Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
We know God doesn't listen to people who are living in sin, but if someone genuinely worships God and actually follows what he wants, then God hears their prayers.
God's listening to the people who are actually trying to live right, not just going through the motions.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of the story where Jesus heals a man born blind on the Sabbath, leading to intense questioning by the Pharisees who opposed Jesus' actions. The healed man is speaking from his own perspective, drawing on common Jewish beliefs of the time that emphasized God's favor toward the righteous and His disregard for sinners who do not repent. This event occurred in first-century Judea, highlighting the cultural tensions between Jesus' teachings and the strict religious traditions of the Jewish leaders.
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