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John 9:33

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31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

32 Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.

If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”

34 They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

35 When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man ?”

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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.

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BSB
If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”
KJV
If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
WEB
If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.”
ASV
If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.
DARBY
If this [man] were not of God he would be able to do nothing.
BLB
If this [man] were not from God, He would be able to do nothing.”
ÅB
var ikke denne mann fra Gud, da kunne han intet gjøre.
OTB
Hvis denne mannen ikke var fra Gud, ville Han ikke kunne gjøre noe.»
B1930
var ikke denne mann fra Gud, da kunde han intet gjøre.

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Cross references

  • John 9:16

    Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

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  • John 3:2

    He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

    Read in context

  • Acts 5:38–39

    So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

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