Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
His parents said this because they
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed Him as Messiah,
International Standard Version
His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, since the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be thrown out of the synagogue.
A Conservative Version
His parents spoke these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed him as Christ, he should become excommunicated from 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.
Amplified
His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).
An Understandable Version
His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities who had already decided that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be expelled from the synagogue.
Anderson New Testament
His parents said this, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should confess him to be the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Bible in Basic English
They said this because of their fear of the Jews: for the Jews had come to an agreement that if any man said that Jesus was the Christ he would be put out of the Synagogue.
Common New Testament
His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that he was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.
Daniel Mace New Testament
his parents said this, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews had agreed in this, that if any man did own him for the Messias, he should be excommunicated.
Darby Translation
His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if any one confessed him to be the Christ, he should be excommunicated from the synagogue.
Godbey New Testament
And his parents said these things, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had already stipulated, that if any one should confess Him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Goodspeed New Testament
His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already made an agreement that if anyone acknowledged Jesus as the Christ, he should be excluded from the synagogues.
John Wesley New Testament
He is of age: ask him; he will speak concerning himself. His parents said this, because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed, That if any man should own him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Julia Smith Translation
These said his parents, for they feared the Jews: for already had the Jews agreed, that if any should acknowledge him Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
(His parents said these [things] because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already decided that if anyone should confess him [to be] Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue.
Modern King James verseion
His parents spoke these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Such words spake his father, and mother, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had conspired already that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be excommunicated out of the Synagogue.
Moffatt New Testament
(His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed him to be Christ should be excommunicated.
Montgomery New Testament
This his parents said because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if any one should confess that he was the Christ, he should be expelled from the synagogue.
NET Bible
(His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish religious leaders. For the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
New Heart English Bible
His parents said these things because they feared the Jewish leaders; for the Jewish leaders had already agreed that if any man would confess him as the Messiah, he would be put out of the synagogue.
Noyes New Testament
This his parents said, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should acknowledge him as the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Sawyer New Testament
His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for already the Jews had agreed that if any one confessed him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue;
The Emphasized Bible
These things, said his parents, because they were in fear of the Jews, - for, already, had the Jews agreed together, that, if anyone should confess, him, to be Christ, an, excommunicant from the synagogue, should he be made.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
So spake his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews had already come to a resolution, that if any person acknowledged him Messiah, he should be excluded the synagogue.
Twentieth Century New Testament
His parents spoke in this way because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that, if any one should acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, he should be expelled from their synagogues.
Webster
These words his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Weymouth New Testament
Such was their answer, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already settled among themselves that if any one should acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, he should be excluded from the synagogue.
Williams New Testament
His parents said this, because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone owned Jesus as the Christ, he should be shut out of the synagogues.
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.
Worrell New Testament
These things said his parents, because they were fearing the Jews; for the Jews had agreed already, that, if any one should confess Him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Worsley New Testament
These things said his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed, that if any one confessed Him to be Christ, he should be turned out of the synagogue.
Youngs Literal Translation
These things said his parents, because they were afraid of the Jews, for already had the Jews agreed together, that if any one may confess him -- Christ, he may be put out of the synagogue;
Themes
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Cowardice » Instances of » Parents of the blind man, who was restored to sight
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of man
public Opinion » Feared by » The parents of the man who was born blind
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
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Word Count of 37 Translations in John 9:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Reaction Of The Pharisees To The Healing
21
We do not know how he now sees or who opened his eyes. Ask him. He is of age and he will speak for himself.
22 His parents said this because they
Cross References
John 7:13
However no man spoke openly about him out of fear of the Jews.
John 16:2
They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.
Luke 6:22
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
John 9:34
They answered: You were born in sin and you teach us? Then they threw him out.
Psalm 27:1-2
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.
Isaiah 51:7
Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults.
Isaiah 51:12
I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mortal men? The sons of men are like grass!
Isaiah 57:11
Who frightened you? Who made you afraid, that you have lied and not remembered me? You did not take it to your heart. Is it not because I have held my peace from of old that you do not reverence (respect) me?
Luke 12:4-9
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.
Luke 22:56-61
A servant girl saw him sitting by the light of the fire. She looked steadfastly upon him and said: This man was also with him.
John 7:45-52
The chief priests and Pharisees asked the officers: Why did you not bring him?
John 12:42-43
Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue.
John 19:38
Joseph of Arimathaea was a disciple of Jesus. He approached Pilate secretly for fear of the Jews. He asked Pilate for permission to take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. So he took the body away.
John 20:19
It was evening of the first day of the week. The disciples shut the doors where they stayed for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: May you have Peace.
Acts 4:18
They called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Acts 5:13
None of the rest dared to associate with them, but the people held them in high esteem.
Acts 5:40
They agreed with him and called the apostles. They beat them and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus. Then they let them go.
Galatians 2:11-13
When Cephas came to Antioch, I openly resisted him because he was completely wrong.
Revelation 21:8
But the fearful and unbelieving, abominable and murderers, fornicators and those practicing spiritism, idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur: which is the second death.