Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him.
New American Standard Bible
Jesus answered,
King James Version
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This happened so that God's work might be revealed in him.
A Conservative Version
Jesus answered, Neither this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God might be manifested 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.
Amplified
Jesus answered,
An Understandable Version
Jesus answered, "[It was] neither his sin nor his parents' [sin], but [it happened] so that the deeds of God could be seen in his life.
Anderson New Testament
Jesus answered: Neither this man sinned, nor his parents; but that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
Common New Testament
Jesus answered, "Neither this man sinned nor his parents sinned. But that the works of God might be revealed in him,
Daniel Mace New Testament
it was not for any sin of his, said Jesus, or of his parents: but that the works of God might be displayed thro' him.
Darby Translation
Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned nor his parents, but that the works of God should be manifested in him.
Godbey New Testament
Jesus responded, Neither did he nor his parents sin; but that the works of God may be made manifest in him.
Goodspeed New Testament
Jesus answered, "It was neither for his own sin nor for that of his parents, but to let what God can do be illustrated in his case.
John Wesley New Testament
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest thro' him.
Julia Smith Translation
Jesus answered, Neither did this sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God might be manifested in him.
King James 2000
Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Jesus replied, "Neither this man sinned nor his parents, but [it happened] so that the works of God could be revealed in him.
Modern King James verseion
Jesus answered, Neither has this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Jesus answered, "Neither this man hath sinned, nor yet his father and mother: but that the works of God should be showed on him.
Moffatt New Testament
Jesus replied, "Neither for his own sin nor for his parents' ??it was to let the work of God be illustrated in him.
Montgomery New Testament
"Neither he nor his parents sinned." replied Jesus; "it happened that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
NET Bible
Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but he was born blind so that the acts of God may be revealed through what happens to him.
New Heart English Bible
Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.
Noyes New Testament
Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
Sawyer New Testament
Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents, but that the works of God might appear in him.
The Emphasized Bible
Jesus answered - Neither, this man, sinned nor his parents; but -- that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man been in fault, nor his parents; but it is in order to make manifest the works of God in him.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"Neither the man nor the parents," replied Jesus; "but he was born blind that the work of God should be made plain in him.
Webster
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Weymouth New Testament
"Neither he nor his parents sinned," answered Jesus, "but he was born blind in order that God's mercy might be openly shown in him.
Williams New Testament
Jesus answered, "It was neither for his own sin nor for that of his parents, but to show what God could do in his case.
World English Bible
Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.
Worrell New Testament
Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Worsley New Testament
Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God might be manifested in him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Jesus answered, 'Neither did this one sin nor his parents, but that the works of God may be manifested in him;
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Miracles » Manifest » The works of God
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Topics
Interlinear
Houtos
Phaneroo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 9:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Man Born Blind Is Given Sight
2 And his disciples put a question to him, saying, Master, was it because of this man's sin, or the sin of his father and mother, that he has been blind from birth? 3 Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him. 4 While it is day we have to do the works of him who sent me: the night comes when no work may be done.
Cross References
John 11:4
When this came to his ears, Jesus said, The end of this disease is not death, but the glory of God, so that the Son of God may have glory because of it.
Job 1:8-12
And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil?
Job 2:3-6
And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil? and he still keeps his righteousness, though you have been moving me to send destruction on him without cause.
Job 21:27
See, I am conscious of your thoughts, and of your violent purposes against me;
Job 22:5-30
Is not your evil-doing great? and there is no end to your sins.
Job 32:3
And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.
Job 42:7
And it came about, after he had said these words to Job, that the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, I am very angry with you and your two friends, because you have not said what is right about me, as my servant Job has.
Ecclesiastes 9:1-2
All this I took to heart, and my heart saw it all: that the upright and the wise and their works are in the hand of God; and men may not be certain if it will be love or hate; all is to no purpose before them.
Matthew 11:5
The blind see; those who were not able to, are walking; lepers are made clean; those who were without hearing, now have their ears open; the dead come to life again, and the poor have the good news given to them.
Luke 13:2-5
And he, in answer, said to them, Are you of the opinion that these Galilaeans were worse than all other Galilaeans, because these things were done to them?
John 11:40
Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you had faith you would see the glory of God?
John 14:11-13
Have faith that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me: at least, have faith in me because of what I do.
Acts 4:21
And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.
Acts 28:4
And when the people saw it hanging on his hand, they said to one another, Without doubt this man has put someone to death, and though he has got safely away from the sea, God will not let him go on living.