John 9:29

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 9:29

BSB

We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from."

AKJV

We know that God spoke to Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from where he is.

CPDV

We know that God spoke to Moses. But this man, we do not know where he is from."

ERV

We know that God hath spoken unto Moses: but as for this man, we know not whence he is.

NHEB

We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we do not know where he comes from."

SMT

We know that God has spoken to Moses; but this, we know not whence he is.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 9:29

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Commentary for John 9:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 9:29

Summary

Authorities affirm tradition while dismissing Jesus's origin

Event

Leaders invoke traditional authority

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD