John 9:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If this guy wasn't connected to God, he wouldn't be able to do any of this stuff.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Real power comes from God, everything else is just noise.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, chapter 9, Jesus performs a miracle by healing a man who was born blind, which sparks controversy among the Jewish religious leaders. This event occurs during Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, where the Pharisees were scrutinizing his actions for violating Sabbath laws. The healed man boldly defends Jesus in response to their interrogation, declaring that such a miracle could only come from God.

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But our ancestors weren't having it, they rejected Moses, pushed him away, and honestly? Their hearts were already back in Egypt.

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