Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 asked him, saying, Master, who sinned, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest thro' him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night is coming, when no man can work.
Cross References
John 11:4
Jesus hearing it, said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.
Matthew 11:5
The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them: And happy is he, whosoever shall not be offended at me.
Luke 13:2-5
And Jesus answering said to them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things;
John 11:40
Jesus saith to her, Said I not to thee, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
John 14:11-13
Believe me, because I am in the Father, and the Father in me; but if not, believe me for the sake of the works.
Acts 4:21
And having threatened them again, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for they all glorified God for that which was done.
Acts 28:4
And when the barbarians saw the venomous animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, whom though he hath escaped the sea, vengeance hath not suffered to live.