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John 9:28–30

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Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.
We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.
The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
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From verse 28

  1. 1 Corinthians 4:12Rank 1 from verse 28
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    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

  2. 1 Corinthians 6:10Rank 2 from verse 28
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    10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

  3. Romans 2:17Rank 3 from verse 28
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    17Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

  4. 1 Peter 2:23Rank 4 from verse 28
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    23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

  5. Acts 6:11–14Rank 5 from verse 28
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    11Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.

    12And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

    13And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

    14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.

From verse 29

  1. John 8:14Rank 1 from verse 29
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    14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

  2. 1 Kings 22:27Rank 2 from verse 29
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    27And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.

  3. 2 Kings 9:11Rank 3 from verse 29
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    11¶ Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.

  4. Acts 22:22Rank 4 from verse 29
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    22And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

  5. Acts 26:22Rank 5 from verse 29
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    22Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

From verse 30

  1. Psalms 119:18Rank 1 from verse 30
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    18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

  2. John 12:37Rank 2 from verse 30
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    37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

  3. Isaiah 29:18Rank 3 from verse 30
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    18¶ And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.

  4. Isaiah 29:14Rank 4 from verse 30
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    14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.

  5. John 3:10Rank 5 from verse 30
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    10Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

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John 9:28

COMBINED MEANING

reviled

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Reproached; treated with opprobrious or contemptuous language.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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John 9:29

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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John 9:30

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

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opened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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27He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

28Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.

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29We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.

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30The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

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31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

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