John 9:9 cpdv — But others said, “Certainly not, but he is similar to him.” Yet truly, he himself said, “I am he.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But others said, “Certainly not, but he is similar to him.” Yet truly, he himself said, “I am he.” "

— John 9:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 9 — Context

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When he had said these things, he spat on the ground, and he made clay from the spittle, and he smeared the clay over his eyes.

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And he said to him: “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated as: one who has been sent). Therefore, he went away and washed, and he returned, seeing.

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And so the bystanders and those who had seen him before, when he was a beggar, said, “Is this not the one who was sitting and begging?” Some said, “This is he.”

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But others said, “Certainly not, but he is similar to him.” Yet truly, he himself said, “I am he.”

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Therefore, they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?”

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He responded: “That man who is called Jesus made clay, and he anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.’ And I went, and I washed, and I see.”

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And they said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”

John 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:9 say?
John 9:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But others said, “Certainly not, but he is similar to him.” Yet truly, he himself said, “I am he.” ”
Where is John 9:9 in the Bible?
John 9:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read John 9:9 in?
John 9:9 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 9:9?
John 9:9 reads (CPDV): “But others said, “Certainly not, but he is similar to him.” Yet truly, he himself said, “I am he.” ” 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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