John 9:27 net — He answered,“I told you already and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You people don’t want to becom…

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"He answered,“I told you already and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You people don’t want to become his disciples too, do you?”"

— John 9:27, NET Bible

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John 9 — Context

24

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?”

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He answered,“I told you already and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You people don’t want to become his disciples too, do you?”

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They heaped insults on him, saying,“You are his disciple! We are disciples of Moses!

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We know that God has spoken to Moses! We do not know where this man comes from!”

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The man replied,“This is a remarkable thing, that you don’t know where he comes from, and yet he caused me to see!

John 9:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:27 say?
John 9:27 in the NET Bible reads: “He answered,“I told you already and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You people don’t want to become his disciples too, do you?””
Where is John 9:27 in the Bible?
John 9:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 27.
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 9:27.
What translation should I read John 9:27 in?
John 9:27 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 9:27?
John 9:27 reads (NET): “He answered,“I told you already and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You people don’t want to become his disciples too, do you?”” 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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