John 9:1
American King James And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
American Standard Version And as he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth.
King James And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
World English Bible As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.
John 9:2
American King James And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
American Standard Version And his disciples asked him, saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he should be born blind?
King James And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
World English Bible His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
John 9:3
American King James Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
American Standard Version Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
King James Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
World English Bible Jesus answered, “This man didn’t sin, nor did his parents, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.
John 9:4
American King James I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.
American Standard Version We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
King James I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
World English Bible I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
John 9:5
American King James As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
American Standard Version When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
King James As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
World English Bible While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:6
American King James When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
American Standard Version When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and anointed his eyes with the clay,
King James When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
World English Bible When he had said this, he spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, anointed the blind man’s eyes with the mud,
John 9:7
American King James And said to him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
American Standard Version and said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent). He went away therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
King James And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
World English Bible and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So he went away, washed, and came back seeing.
John 9:8
American King James The neighbors therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
American Standard Version The neighbors therefore, and they that saw him aforetime, that he was a beggar, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
King James The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
World English Bible Therefore the neighbors and those who saw that he was blind before said, “Isn’t this he who sat and begged?”
John 9:9
American King James Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
American Standard Version Others said, It is he: others said, No, but he is like him. He said, I am `he'.
King James Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
World English Bible Others were saying, “It is he.” Still others were saying, “He looks like him.” He said, “I am he.”
John 9:10
American King James Therefore said they to him, How were your eyes opened?
American Standard Version They said therefore unto him, How then were thine eyes opened?
King James Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
World English Bible They therefore were asking him, “How were your eyes opened?”
John 9:11
American King James He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed my eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
American Standard Version He answered, The man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to Siloam, and wash: so I went away and washed, and I received sight.
King James He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
World English Bible He answered, “A man called Jesus made mud, anointed my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.’ So I went away and washed, and I received sight.”
John 9:12
American King James Then said they to him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
American Standard Version And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.
King James Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
World English Bible Then they asked him, “Where is he?” He said, “I don’t know.”
John 9:13
American King James They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
American Standard Version They bring to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
King James They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
World English Bible They brought him who had been blind to the Pharisees.
John 9:14
American King James And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
American Standard Version Now it was the sabbath on the day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
King James And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
World English Bible It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes.
John 9:15
American King James Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said to them, He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and do see.
American Standard Version Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. And he said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and I see.
King James Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
World English Bible Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes, I washed, and I see.”
John 9:16
American King James Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keeps not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
American Standard Version Some therefore of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was division among them.
King James Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
World English Bible Some therefore of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he doesn’t keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” So there was division among them.
John 9:17
American King James They say to the blind man again, What say you of him, that he has opened your eyes? He said, He is a prophet.
American Standard Version They say therefore unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, in that he opened thine eyes? And he said, He is a prophet.
King James They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.
World English Bible Therefore they asked the blind man again, “What do you say about him, because he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.”
John 9:18
American King James But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.
American Standard Version The Jews therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight,
King James But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.
World English Bible The Jews therefore didn’t believe concerning him, that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him who had received his sight,
John 9:19
American King James And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who you say was born blind? how then does he now see?
American Standard Version and asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? How then doth he now see?
King James And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?
World English Bible and asked them, “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? How then does he now see?”
John 9:20
American King James His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:
American Standard Version His parents answered and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:
King James His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:
World English Bible His parents answered them, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind;
John 9:21
American King James But by what means he now sees, we know not; or who has opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.
American Standard Version but how he now seeth, we know not; or who opened his eyes, we know not: ask him; he is of age; he shall speak for himself.
King James But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.
World English Bible but how he now sees, we don’t know; or who opened his eyes, we don’t know. He is of age. Ask him. He will speak for himself.”
John 9:22
American King James These words spoke his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
American Standard Version These things said his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man should confess him `to be' Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
King James These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
World English Bible His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.
John 9:23
American King James Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
American Standard Version Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
King James Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
World English Bible Therefore his parents said, “He is of age. Ask him.”
John 9:24
American King James Then again called they the man that was blind, and said to him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
American Standard Version So they called a second time the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.
King James Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
World English Bible So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.”
John 9:25
American King James He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
American Standard Version He therefore answered, Whether he is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
King James He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
World English Bible He therefore answered, “I don’t know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.”
John 9:26
American King James Then said they to him again, What did he to you? how opened he your eyes?
American Standard Version They said therefore unto him, What did he to thee? How opened he thine eyes?
King James Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
World English Bible They said to him again, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?”
John 9:27
American King James He answered them, I have told you already, and you did not hear: why would you hear it again? will you also be his disciples?
American Standard Version He answered them, I told you even now, and ye did not hear; wherefore would ye hear it again? would ye also become his disciples?
King James He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?
World English Bible He answered them, “I told you already, and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You don’t also want to become his disciples, do you?”
John 9:28
American King James Then they reviled him, and said, You are his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.
American Standard Version And they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are disciples of Moses.
King James Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.
World English Bible They insulted him and said, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.
John 9:29
American King James We know that God spoke to Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from where he is.
American Standard Version We know that God hath spoken unto Moses: but as for this man, we know not whence he is.
King James We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.
World English Bible We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we don’t know where he comes from.”
John 9:30
American King James The man answered and said to them, Why herein is a marvelous thing, that you know not from where he is, and yet he has opened my eyes.
American Standard Version The man answered and said unto them, Why, herein is the marvel, that ye know not whence he is, and `yet' he opened mine eyes.
King James The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
World English Bible The man answered them, “How amazing! You don’t know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes.
John 9:31
American King James Now we know that God hears not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears.
American Standard Version We know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and do his will, him he heareth.
King James Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
World English Bible We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, he listens to him.
John 9:32
American King James Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
American Standard Version Since the world began it was never heard that any one opened the eyes of a man born blind.
King James Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
World English Bible Since the world began it has never been heard of that anyone opened the eyes of someone born blind.
John 9:33
American King James If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
American Standard Version If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.
King James If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
World English Bible If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.”
John 9:34
American King James They answered and said to him, You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out.
American Standard Version They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
King James They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
World English Bible They answered him, “You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?” Then they threw him out.
John 9:35
American King James Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said to him, Do you believe on the Son of God?
American Standard Version Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and finding him, he said, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
King James Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
World English Bible Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”
John 9:36
American King James He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
American Standard Version He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?
King James He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
World English Bible He answered, “Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?”
John 9:37
American King James And Jesus said to him, You have both seen him, and it is he that talks with you.
American Standard Version Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.
King James And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
World English Bible Jesus said to him, “You have both seen him, and it is he who speaks with you.”
John 9:38
American King James And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
American Standard Version And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
King James And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
World English Bible He said, “Lord, I believe!” and he worshiped him.
John 9:39
American King James And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
American Standard Version And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they that see not may see; and that they that see may become blind.
King James And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
World English Bible Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment, that those who don’t see may see; and that those who see may become blind.”
John 9:40
American King James And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said to him, Are we blind also?
American Standard Version Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said unto him, Are we also blind?
King James And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
World English Bible Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, “Are we also blind?”
John 9:41
American King James Jesus said to them, If you were blind, you should have no sin: but now you say, We see; therefore your sin remains.
American Standard Version Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.
King James Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.