John 9:33 akjv — If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

American King James Version

"If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. "

— John 9:33, American King James Version

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John 9 — Context

30

The man answered and said to them, Why herein is a marvelous thing, that you know not from where he is, and yet he has opened my eyes.

31

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

32

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

33

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

34

They answered and said to him, You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out.

35

Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said to him, Do you believe on the Son of God?

36

He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

John 9:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:33 say?
John 9:33 in the American King James Version reads: “If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. ”
Where is John 9:33 in the Bible?
John 9:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 33.
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 9:33.
What translation should I read John 9:33 in?
John 9:33 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 9:33?
John 9:33 reads (AKJV): “If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. ” 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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