John 9:23 net — For this reason his parents said,“He is a mature adult, ask him.”)

NET Bible

"For this reason his parents said,“He is a mature adult, ask him.”)"

— John 9:23, NET Bible

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John 9 — Context

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

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But we do not know how he is now able to see, nor do we know who caused him to see. Ask him, he is a mature adult. He will speak for himself.”

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(His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jewish religious leaders. For the Jewish leaders had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

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For this reason his parents said,“He is a mature adult, ask him.”)

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Then they summoned the man who used to be blind a second time and said to him,“Promise before God to tell the truth. We know that this man is a sinner.”

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He replied,“I do not know whether he is a sinner. I do know one thing– that although I was blind, now I can see.”

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Then they said to him,“What did he do to you? How did he cause you to see?”

John 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 9:23 say?
John 9:23 in the NET Bible reads: “For this reason his parents said,“He is a mature adult, ask him.”)”
Where is John 9:23 in the Bible?
John 9:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read John 9:23 in?
John 9:23 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 9:23?
John 9:23 reads (NET): “For this reason his parents said,“He is a mature adult, ask him.”)” 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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