Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
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.
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.
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.
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
His disciples questioned Him: “Rabbi,
Cross References
John 11:4
When Jesus heard it, He said,
Job 1:8-12
Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, who fears God and turns away from evil.”
Job 2:3-6
Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity,
Job 21:27
the schemes you would wrong me with.
Job 22:5-30
and aren’t your iniquities endless?
Job 32:3
He was also angry at Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute him and yet had condemned him.
Job 42:7
After the Lord had finished speaking
Ecclesiastes 9:1-2
Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: the righteous, the wise, and their works are in God’s hands.
Matthew 11:5
Luke 13:2-5
And He
John 11:40
Jesus said to her,
John 14:11-13
Acts 4:21
After threatening them further, they released them. They found no way to punish them, because the people were all giving glory to God over what had been done;
Acts 28:4
When the local people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “This man is probably a murderer, and though he has escaped the sea, Justice