John 9:23
21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.
22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- That was why his parents said, “He is old enough. Ask him.”
- KJV
- Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
- WEB
- Therefore his parents said, “He is of age. Ask him.”
- ASV
- Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
- DARBY
- On this account his parents said, He is of age: ask *him*.
- BLB
- Because of this, his parents said, “He has age. Ask him.”
- ÅB
- derfor sa hans foreldre: Han er gammel nok; spør ham selv!
- OTB
- Derfor sa hans foreldre: «Han er myndig; spør ham.»
- B1930
- derfor sa hans foreldre: Han er gammel nok; spør ham selv!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
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John 9:21
But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.
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