John 9:3

Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 9:3

BSB

Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

AKJV

Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

CPDV

Jesus responded: "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God would be made manifest in him.

ERV

Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

NHEB

Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.

SMT

Jesus answered, Neither did this sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God might be manifested in him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 9:3

JesusG2424Noun Masculine answeredG611Verb NeitherG3777Adverb hathG264VerbthismanG3778 sinnedG264Verb norG3777Adverb hisG846 parentsG1118Noun Masculine butG235Conjunction thatG2443ConjunctiontheworksG2041Noun NeuterofGodG2316Noun MasculineshouldbemademanifestG5319Verb inG1722Preposition himG846

Commentary for John 9:3

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

Overview of John 9:3

Summary

Suffering displays God's power and works

Event

Jesus reframes suffering purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD