John 9:29 kjva — We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is."

— John 9:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 9 — Context

26

Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?

27

He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

28

Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.

29

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

30

The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

31

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

32

Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

John 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:29 say?
John 9:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.”
Where is John 9:29 in the Bible?
John 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 29.
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 9:29.
What translation should I read John 9:29 in?
John 9:29 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 9:29?
John 9:29 reads (KJVA): “We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.” 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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