John 9:19 cpdv — And they questioned them, saying: “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how is it that he now sees?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they questioned them, saying: “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how is it that he now sees?” "

— John 9:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 9 — Context

16

And so certain Pharisees said: “This man, who does not keep the Sabbath, is not from God.” But others said, “How could a sinful man accomplish these signs?” And there was a schism among them.

17

Therefore, they spoke again to the blind man, “What do you say about him who opened your eyes?” Then he said, “He is a Prophet.”

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Therefore, the Jews did not believe, about him, that he had been blind and had seen, until they called the parents of him who had seen.

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And they questioned them, saying: “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how is it that he now sees?”

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His parents responded to them and said: “We know that this is our son and that he was born blind.

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But how it is that he now sees, we do not know. And who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him. He is old enough. Let him speak for himself.”

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His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already conspired, so that if anyone were to confess him to be the Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue.

John 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:19 say?
John 9:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they questioned them, saying: “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how is it that he now sees?” ”
Where is John 9:19 in the Bible?
John 9:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 19.
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 9:19.
What translation should I read John 9:19 in?
John 9:19 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 9:19?
John 9:19 reads (CPDV): “And they questioned them, saying: “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? Then how is it that he now sees?” ” 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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