John 9:31 nasb — "We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him.

NASB

""We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him."

— John 9:31, NASB

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John 9 — Context

28

They reviled him and said, "You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.

29

"We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where He is from."

30

The man answered and said to them, "Well, here is an amazing thing, that you do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.

31

"We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears him.

32

"Since the beginning of time it has never been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind.

33

"If this man were not from God, He could do nothing."

34

They answered him, "You were born entirely in sins, and are you teaching us?" So they put him out.

John 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:31 say?
John 9:31 in the NASB reads: “"We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears 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 (NASB): “"We know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He hears 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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