John 9:9–13
Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
Some said, This is hee: others said, Hee is like him: but hee sayd, I am hee.
Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
Therefore said they vnto him, How were thine eyes opened?
He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
He answered and said, A man that is called Iesus, made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said vnto me, Goe to the poole of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I receiued sight.
Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
Then said they vnto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
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From verse 10
- Ecclesiastes 11:5Rank 1 from verse 10
5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones doe growe in the wombe of her that is with child: euen so thou knowest not the workes of God who maketh all.
- 1 Corinthians 15:35Rank 3 from verse 10
From verse 11
- John 9:6–7Rank 1 from verse 11
6When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,
7And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
6When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spettle, and he ‖anointed the eyes of the blinde man with the clay,
7And said vnto him, Goe wash in the poole of Siloam (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therfore, and washed, and came seeing.
- Jeremiah 36:17Rank 3 from verse 11
From verse 12
- Exodus 2:18–20Rank 1 from verse 12
18And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?
19And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.
20And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
18And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that you are come so soone to day?
19And they said, An Egyptian deliuered vs out of the hand of the shepheards, and also drew water enough for vs, and watered the flocke.
20And he said vnto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that yee haue left the man? Call him, that hee may eate bread.
- John 5:11–13Rank 2 from verse 12
11He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
12Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
13And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.
11He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said vnto me, Take vp thy bed, and walke.
12Then asked they him, What man is that which said vnto thee, Take vp thy bed, and walke?
13And he that was healed, wist not who it was: for Iesus had conueyed himselfe away, ‖a multitude being in that place.
From verse 13
- John 12:42Rank 1 from verse 13
42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
42¶ Neuerthelesse, among the chiefe rulers also, many beleeued on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confesse him, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue.
- John 11:46–47Rank 2 from verse 13
46But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
47¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
46But some of them went their wayes to the Pharises, and tolde them what things Iesus had done.
47¶ Then gathered y e chiefe Priests and the Pharises a councell, and said, What doe wee? for this man doeth many miracles.
- John 11:57Rank 3 from verse 13
57Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
57Now both the chiefe Priests and the Pharises had giuen a commandement, that if any man knew where hee were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
- John 12:19Rank 4 from verse 13
- John 8:3–8Rank 5 from verse 13
3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
3And the Scribes and Pharisees brought vnto him a woman taken in adultery, and when they had set her in the mids,
4They say vnto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5*Now Moses in the Law commanded vs, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6This they said, tempting him, that they might haue to accuse him. But Iesus stouped downe, and with his finger wrote on the ground as though he heard them not.
7So when they continued asking him, hee lift vp himselfe, and saide vnto them, *Hee that is without sinne among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8And againe, hee stouped downe, and wrote on the ground.
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John 9:9
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
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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.
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John 9:10
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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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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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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John 9:11
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Earth or soil that can be moistened, shaped, trodden, formed, or hardened, especially by a potter or brickmaker.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of anoint, meaning to apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.
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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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To cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of wash, meaning to cleanse with water or another liquid; to bathe or cause water to pass over.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.
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John 9:12
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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John 9:13
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
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In time past; in a former time.
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Sense 1: Unable to see with the eyes, or unable or unwilling to perceive, understand, or judge. Sense 2: A person or persons unable to see, as in ‘the blind’. Sense 3: To make unable to see or judge, or to obscure or hinder sight or judgment.
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9:8¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
9:8¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seene him, that he was blinde, said, Is not this he that sate and begged?
9:9Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
9:9Some said, This is hee: others said, Hee is like him: but hee sayd, I am hee.
Selected passage9:10Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
9:10Therefore said they vnto him, How were thine eyes opened?
Selected passage9:11He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
9:11He answered and said, A man that is called Iesus, made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said vnto me, Goe to the poole of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I receiued sight.
Selected passage9:12Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
9:12Then said they vnto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
Selected passage9:13¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
9:13¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
Selected passage9:14And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
9:14And it was the Sabbath day when Iesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
9:15Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
9:15Then againe the Pharisees also asked him how he had receiued his sight. He said vnto them, Hee put clay vpon mine eyes, and I washed, and doe see.
9:16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.
9:16Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because hee keepeth not the Sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner, doe such miracles? and there was a diuision among them.
9:17They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.
9:17They say vnto the blind man againe, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, Hee is a Prophet.
9:18But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.
9:18But the Iewes did not beleeue concerning him, that hee had bin blind, and receiued his sight, vntill they called the parents of him that had receiued his sight.
9:19And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see?
9:19And they asked them, saying, Is this your sonne, who ye say was borne blind? how then doth he now see?
9:20His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:
9:20His parents answered them, and said, We know that this is our sonne, and that he was borne blind:
9:21But 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.
9:21But by what meanes he now seeth, we know not, or who hath opened his eyes we know not: hee is of age, aske him, he shall speake for himselfe.
9:22These 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.
9:22These words spake his parents, because they feared the Iewes: for the Iewes had agreed already, that if any man did confesse that he was Christ, he should be put out of the Synagogue.
9:23Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
9:23Therefore said his parents, He is of age, aske him.
9:24Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
9:24Then againe called they the man that was blind, and said vnto him, Giue God the praise, we know that this man is a sinner.
9:25He 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.
9:25He 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.
9:26Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
9:26Then saide they to him againe, What did he to thee? How opened hee thine eyes?
9:27He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?
9:27He answered them, I haue told you already, and ye did not heare: wherfore would you heare it againe? Will ye also be his disciples?
9:28Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.
9:28Then they reuiled him, and said, Thou art his disciple, but we are Moses disciples.
9:29We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.
9:29Wee know that God spake vnto Moses: as for this fellow, we knowe not from whence he is.
9:30The 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.
9:30The man answered, and said vnto them, Why herein is a marueilous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
9:31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
9:31Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man bee a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth.
9:32Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
9:32Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was borne blinde:
9:33If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
9:33If this man were not of God, he could doe nothing.
9:34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
9:34They answered, and saide vnto him, Thou wast altogether borne in sinnes, and doest thou teach vs? And they ‖cast him out.
9:35Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
9:35Iesus heard that they had cast him out; and when hee had found him, he said vnto him, Doest thou beleeue on the Sonne of God?
9:36He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
9:36He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might beleeue on him?
9:37And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
9:37And Iesus said vnto him, Thou hast both seene him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
9:38And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
9:38And he said, Lord, I beleeue: and he worshipped him.