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John 9:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they asked the blind guy again, 'What do you think about this man who gave you your sight back?' And he was like, 'He's definitely a prophet.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When someone changes your life, you know they're sent from God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, chapter 9, Jesus performs a miracle by healing a man who was born blind, which sparks intense debate among the Jewish religious leaders. The Pharisees, who enforced strict Sabbath laws, were outraged because Jesus healed on the Sabbath, viewing it as forbidden work. They interrogated the formerly blind man multiple times to discredit Jesus, and in this verse, they directly ask for his opinion on the one who restored his sight.

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