John 9:31 cpdv — And we know that God does not hear sinners. But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does his will, then he heeds him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And we know that God does not hear sinners. But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does his will, then he heeds him. "

— John 9:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 9 — Context

28

Therefore, they cursed him and said: “You be his disciple. But we are disciples of Moses.

29

We know that God spoke to Moses. But this man, we do not know where he is from.”

30

The man responded and said to them: “Now in this is a wonder: that you do not know where he is from, and yet he has opened my eyes.

31

And we know that God does not hear sinners. But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does his will, then he heeds him.

32

From ancient times, it has not been heard that anyone has opened the eyes of someone born blind.

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Unless this man were of God, he would not be able to do any such thing.”

34

They responded and said to him, “You were born entirely in sins, and you would teach us?” And they cast him out.

John 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:31 say?
John 9:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And we know that God does not hear sinners. But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does his will, then he heeds him. ”
Where is John 9:31 in the Bible?
John 9:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 31.
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 9:31.
What translation should I read John 9:31 in?
John 9:31 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 9:31?
John 9:31 reads (CPDV): “And we know that God does not hear sinners. But if anyone is a worshipper of God and does his will, then he heeds 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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