John 9:3 - Plain English Version3 Jesus said, “No. This man didn’t do anything bad to make him blind, and his parents didn’t do anything bad to make him blind either. He is blind so that everyone can see God’s great power. You see, I am going to make him better. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 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. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 Jesus responded: "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but it was so that the works of God would be made manifest in him. Ver Capítulo |
Some people were blind, but now they can see. Some people were crippled, but now they can walk. Some people had a bad skin sickness, but now their skin is good again. Some people were deaf, but now they can hear. Some people were dead, but now they are alive again. And tell John that you heard us telling the good news to poor people.
The leaders couldn’t think of any way to punish Peter and John. They knew that all the people were saying that God made that man better. That man was already more than 40 years old, so all the people were saying that God is really great and really good for making him better. So again those bosses told Peter and John, “Don’t talk about Jesus any more, or we’ll give you big trouble.” Then they let them go free.