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John 9:3
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KJ21
Jesus answered, “Neither hath this man sinned nor his parents, but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
ASV
Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
AMP
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God might be displayed and illustrated in him.
AMPC
Jesus answered, It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him.
BRG
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
CSB
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” Jesus answered. “This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him.
CSBA
‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ Jesus answered. ‘This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him.
CEB
Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him.
CJB
Yeshua answered, “His blindness is due neither to his sin nor to that of his parents; it happened so that God’s power might be seen at work in him.
CEV
“No, it wasn't!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him.
DARBY
Jesus answered, Neither has this [man] sinned nor his parents, but that the works of God should be manifested in him.
DLNT
Jesus answered, “Neither this one sinned nor his parents, but it was in order that the works of God might be made-visible in him.
DRA
Jesus answered: Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
ERV
Jesus answered, “It was not any sin of this man or his parents that caused him to be blind. He was born blind so that he could be used to show what great things God can do.
EASY
Jesus answered, ‘It was not because either this man or his parents did something wrong. It happened so that God could show his great work in this man.
EHV
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that God’s works might be revealed in connection with him.
ESV
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.
ESVUK
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.
EXB
Jesus answered, “It is not this man’s sin or his parents’ sin that made him blind. This man was born blind so that God’s ·power [L works] could be ·shown [displayed; revealed; manifest] in him.
GNV
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God should be showed on him.
GW
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. Instead, he was born blind so that God could show what he can do for him.
GNT
Jesus answered, “His blindness has nothing to do with his sins or his parents' sins. He is blind so that God's power might be seen at work in him.
HCSB
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” Jesus answered. “This came about so that God’s works might be displayed in him.
ICB
Jesus answered, “It is not this man’s sin or his parents’ sin that made him blind. This man was born blind so that God’s power could be shown in him.
ISV
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This happened so that God’s work might be revealed in him.
PHILLIPS
“He was not born blind because of his own sin or that of his parents,” returned Jesus, “but to show the power of God at work in him. We must carry on the work of him who sent me while the daylight lasts. Night is coming, when no one can work. I am the world’s light as long as I am in it.”
JUB
Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned nor his parents, but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
KJV
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
AKJV
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
LSB
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this was so that the works of God might be manifested in him.
LEB
Jesus replied, “Neither this man sinned nor his parents, but it happened so that the works of God could be revealed in him.
TLB
“Neither,” Jesus answered. “But to demonstrate the power of God.
MSG
Jesus said, “You’re asking the wrong question. You’re looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do. We need to be energetically at work for the One who sent me here, working while the sun shines. When night falls, the workday is over. For as long as I am in the world, there is plenty of light. I am the world’s Light.”
MEV
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. But it happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
MOUNCE
Jesus answered, “It is not that this man sinned, or · his parents; but it happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
NOG
Yeshua answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. Instead, he was born blind so that God could show what he can do for him.
NABRE
Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.
NASB
Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
NASB1995
Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
NCB
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it happened so that the works of God might be revealed in him.
NCV
Jesus answered, “It is not this man’s sin or his parents’ sin that made him blind. This man was born blind so that God’s power could be shown in him.
NET
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but he was born blind so that the acts of God may be revealed through what happens to him.
NIRV
“It isn’t because this man sinned,” said Jesus. “It isn’t because his parents sinned. He was born blind so that God’s power could be shown by what’s going to happen.
NIV
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
NIVUK
‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.
NKJV
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.
NLV
Jesus answered, “The sin of this man or the sin of his parents did not make him to be born blind. He was born blind so the work of God would be seen in him.
NLT
“It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.
NMB
Jesus answered, Neither has this man sinned, nor yet his father and mother, but it is so that the works of God may be shown on him.
NRSVA
Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.
NRSVACE
Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.
NRSVCE
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.
NRSVUE
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.
NTFE
“He didn’t sin,” replied Jesus, “nor did his parents. It happened so that God’s works could be seen in him.
OJB
In reply, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said, Neither this man sinned nor the horim of him, but that the pe’ulot of Hashem may be manifested in him.
RGT
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents have sinned. But this is so that the works of God would be shown in him.
RSV
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
RSVCE
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
TLV
Yeshua answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned. This happened so that the works of God might be brought to light in him.
VOICE
Jesus: Neither. His blindness cannot be explained or traced to any particular person’s sins. He is blind so the deeds of God may be put on display.
WEB
Jesus answered, “This man didn’t sin, nor did his parents, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.
WE
Jesus answered, `It was not that he or his parents did any wrong thing. But it was so that people would see what God will do in him.
WYC
Jesus answered, Neither this man sinned, neither his elders [neither his father and mother]; but that the works of God be showed in him.
YLT
Jesus answered, `Neither did this one sin nor his parents, but that the works of God may be manifested in him;
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