John 9:3 web — Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.

World English Bible

"Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him."

— John 9:3, World English Bible

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John 9 — Context

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As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.

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His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?"

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Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.

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I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.

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While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

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When he had said this, he spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, anointed the blind man's eyes with the mud,

John 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:3 say?
John 9:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.”
Where is John 9:3 in the Bible?
John 9:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read John 9:3 in?
John 9:3 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 9:3?
John 9:3 reads (WEB): “Jesus answered, "Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in 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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