John 9:33 net — If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.”

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

— John 9:33, NET Bible

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John 9 — Context

30

The man replied,“This is a remarkable thing, that you don’t know where he comes from, and yet he caused me to see!

31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is devout and does his will, God listens to him.

32

Never before has anyone heard of someone causing a man born blind to see.

33

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

34

They replied,“You were born completely in sinfulness, and yet you presume to teach us?” So they threw him out.

35

The Man’s Response to Jesus Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, so he found the man and said to him,“Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

36

The man replied,“And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?”

John 9:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:33 say?
John 9:33 in the NET Bible reads: “If this man were not from 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 (NET): “If this man were not from 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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