Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Who is he, sir?” the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” New Living Translation The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” English Standard Version He answered, “And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” Berean Standard Bible “Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” Berean Literal Bible He answered and said, "And who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?" King James Bible He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? New King James Version He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” New American Standard Bible He answered by saying, “And who is He, Sir, that I may believe in Him?” NASB 1995 He answered, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” NASB 1977 He answered and said, “And who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” Legacy Standard Bible He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” Amplified Bible He answered, “Who is He, Sir? Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” Christian Standard Bible “Who is he, Sir, that I may believe in him? ” he asked. Holman Christian Standard Bible Who is He, Sir, that I may believe in Him?” he asked. American Standard Version He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? Contemporary English Version He replied, "Sir, if you will tell me who he is, I will put my faith in him." English Revised Version He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? GOD'S WORD® Translation The man replied, "Sir, tell me who he is so that I can believe in him." Good News Translation The man answered, "Tell me who he is, sir, so that I can believe in him!" International Standard Version He answered, "And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him." Majority Standard Bible ?Who is He, Sir?? he replied. ?Tell me so that I may believe in Him.? NET Bible The man replied, "And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?" New Heart English Bible He answered, "Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?" Webster's Bible Translation He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? Weymouth New Testament "Who is He, Sir?" replied the man. "Tell me, so that I may believe in Him." World English Bible He answered, “Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” Berean Literal Bible He answered and said, "And who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?" Young's Literal Translation he answered and said, 'Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?' Smith's Literal Translation He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe in him? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe answered, and said: Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him? Catholic Public Domain Version He responded and said, “Who is he, Lord, so that I may believe in him?” New American Bible He answered and said, “Who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” New Revised Standard Version He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who was healed answered and said, Who is he, my Lord, so that I may believe in him? Aramaic Bible in Plain English He who had been healed answered and said, “Who is He, my lord, that I may trust in him?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe answered and said: Who is he, sir, that I may believe on him? Godbey New Testament He responded and said, Who is He, Lord, that I may believe on, Him? Haweis New Testament The man answered and said, Who is he, Sir, that I might believe on him? Mace New Testament he answered and said, who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? Weymouth New Testament "Who is He, Sir?" replied the man. "Tell me, so that I may believe in Him." Worrell New Testament And He answered, and said, "And Who is He, Lord, that I may believe on Him?" Worsley New Testament He answered and said, Who is He, Lord, that I may believe on Him? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Spiritual Blindness35When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36 “Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” 37“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”… Cross References John 4:25-26 The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.” / Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.” John 10:24-25 So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” / “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. John 14:8-9 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” / Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? John 1:41 He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). John 6:68-69 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” Matthew 11:3-5 to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Luke 7:19-22 So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’” / At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many who were blind. ... Matthew 16:15-17 “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” / Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” / Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. Isaiah 42:6-7 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 29:18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Treasury of Scripture He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? Who. John 1:38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? Proverbs 30:3,4 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy… Song of Solomon 5:9 What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among women? what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us? Jump to Previous Believe Faith SirJump to Next Believe Faith SirJohn 9 1. The man born blind is restored to sight.8. He is brought to the Pharisees. 13. They are offended at it; 35. but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him. 39. Who they are whom Jesus enlightens. Who is He, Sir? This question is asked by the man who was born blind and healed by Jesus. The term "Sir" indicates respect and a recognition of authority, though the man does not yet fully understand who Jesus is. This moment occurs after the man has been cast out by the Pharisees for defending Jesus. The question reflects a genuine desire to know the identity of the one who healed him. In the broader biblical context, this question echoes the search for truth and understanding seen throughout Scripture, such as in the inquiries of Nicodemus in John 3 or the Samaritan woman in John 4. he replied. Tell me so that I may believe in Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Blind ManA man who was born blind and healed by Jesus. His journey from physical blindness to spiritual sight is central to this chapter. 2. Jesus The central figure of the Gospel, who performs the miracle of healing the blind man, revealing His divine authority and compassion. 3. Pharisees Religious leaders who question the healing and challenge the authority of Jesus, representing spiritual blindness and resistance to truth. 4. Pool of Siloam The place where Jesus instructs the blind man to wash, symbolizing obedience and faith leading to healing. 5. Disciples Followers of Jesus who witness the miracle and learn about faith and spiritual insight. Teaching Points Faith and RevelationThe blind man's question, "Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?" highlights the necessity of revelation for faith. True belief is rooted in knowing Christ personally. Spiritual Sight vs. Physical Sight The account contrasts physical sight with spiritual insight. While the man gains physical sight, his journey to spiritual understanding is a model for believers seeking deeper faith. Obedience Leads to Blessing The blind man's obedience to Jesus' command to wash in the Pool of Siloam is a lesson in faith leading to blessing. Obedience to God's word is crucial for spiritual growth. Confronting Spiritual Blindness The Pharisees' reaction to the miracle serves as a warning against spiritual pride and blindness. Believers are called to remain humble and open to God's truth. Witnessing and Testimony The healed man's testimony before the Pharisees encourages believers to boldly share their faith experiences, even in the face of opposition.(36) Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?--For "Lord" it would be better to read Sir, as in John 4:11; John 4:19; John 5:7, et. al. The man does not express by it more than the reverence to a prophet or teacher. He recognises Him by the voice which he had heard before, and now for the first time sees Him. He is ready to believe on the Messiah whom all expected, and he feels that this prophet, who had opened his eyes, can tell him who the Messiah is. The form of the question, "Who is He?" suggests that he half expected that He, upon whom he looked, was more than a prophet, and was none other than the Messiah Himself. In the absence of any such thought, the question would have taken a vague form, such as "Where is He?" or "When shall He appear?" He asks as one who knows that the object of his faith is at hand.Verse 36. - He answered and said, And who is he, that (ἵνα) I may believe on him? The conjunction adds much to the eagerness of the reply. His faith was ready for full expression. He half suspected, as the Samaritan woman (John 4:25) did, that Jesus was pointing to himself. The τίς; rather than τί; ("who?" rather than "what?") shows the intensity of the man's desire to find and hail and trust "the Son of God." The disposition, the posture, of his mind is that of faith. The adequate object for that faith has not been revealed to him. Apt symbol of many in their passage from darkness to light. When receptive, susceptible, conscious of need, with some notion, though an obscure one, of whom and of what they most of all need, many are disposed even now to utter the same importunate request. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Whoτίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. is He, ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Sir?” Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. he ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. replied. Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “[Tell me] so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I may believe πιστεύσω (pisteusō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links John 9:36 NIVJohn 9:36 NLT John 9:36 ESV John 9:36 NASB John 9:36 KJV John 9:36 BibleApps.com John 9:36 Biblia Paralela John 9:36 Chinese Bible John 9:36 French Bible John 9:36 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 9:36 He answered Who is he Lord that (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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