John 9:36 cpdv — He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe in him?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe in him?” "

— John 9:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 9 — Context

33

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.

35

Jesus heard that they had cast him out. And when he had found him, he said to him, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”

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He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe in him?”

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And Jesus said to him, “You have both seen him, and he is the one who is speaking with you.”

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And he said, “I believe, Lord.” And falling prostrate, he worshipped him.

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And Jesus said, “I came into this world in judgment, so that those who do not see, may see; and so that those who see, may become blind.”

John 9:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:36 say?
John 9:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe in him?” ”
Where is John 9:36 in the Bible?
John 9:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 36.
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 9:36.
What translation should I read John 9:36 in?
John 9:36 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 9:36?
John 9:36 reads (CPDV): “He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe 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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