John 9:17 net — So again they asked the man who used to be blind,“What do you say about him, since he caused you to see?”“He is a proph…

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"So again they asked the man who used to be blind,“What do you say about him, since he caused you to see?”“He is a prophet,” the man replied."

— John 9:17, NET Bible

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John 9 — Context

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(Now the day on which Jesus made the mud and caused him to see was a Sabbath.)

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So the Pharisees asked him again how he had gained his sight. He replied,“He put mud on my eyes and I washed, and now I am able to see.”

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Then some of the Pharisees began to say,“This man is not from God, because he does not observe the Sabbath.” But others said,“How can a man who is a sinner perform such miraculous signs?” Thus there was a division among them.

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So again they asked the man who used to be blind,“What do you say about him, since he caused you to see?”“He is a prophet,” the man replied.

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Now the Jewish religious leaders refused to believe that he had really been blind and had gained his sight until at last they summoned the parents of the man who had become able to see.

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They asked the parents,“Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how does he now see?”

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So his parents replied,“We know that this is our son and that he was born blind.

John 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:17 say?
John 9:17 in the NET Bible reads: “So again they asked the man who used to be blind,“What do you say about him, since he caused you to see?”“He is a prophet,” the man replied.”
Where is John 9:17 in the Bible?
John 9:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 17.
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 9:17.
What translation should I read John 9:17 in?
John 9:17 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 9:17?
John 9:17 reads (NET): “So again they asked the man who used to be blind,“What do you say about him, since he caused you to see?”“He is a prophet,” the man replied.” 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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