John 11:9 asv — Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the…

American Standard Version

"Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. "

— John 11:9, American Standard Version

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John 11 — Context

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When therefore he heard that he was sick, he abode at that time two days in the place where he was.

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Then after this he saith to the disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.

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The disciples say unto him, Rabbi, the Jews were but now seeking to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

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Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

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But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him.

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These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

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The disciples therefore said unto him, Lord, if he is fallen asleep, he will recover.

John 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:9 say?
John 11:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. ”
Where is John 11:9 in the Bible?
John 11:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 9.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:9.
What translation should I read John 11:9 in?
John 11:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:9?
John 11:9 reads (ASV): “Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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