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And he worshiped Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he was saying, "I believe, Lord." And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he said, “Lord, I believe!” And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he said, “I believe, Lord.” And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he said, &#8220Lord, I believe.&#8221 And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he said, “Lord, I believe [in You and Your word]!” And he worshiped Him [with reverence and awe].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I believe, Lord! ” he said, and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I believe, Lord!&#8221 he said, and he worshiped Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The man said, "Lord, I put my faith in you!" Then he worshiped Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man bowed in front of Jesus and said, "I believe, Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"I believe, Lord!" the man said, and knelt down before Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, "Lord, I do believe," and worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />[He said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Lord, I believe." and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"I believe, Sir," he said. And he threw himself at His feet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Lord, I believe!” and he worshiped him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he said, “I believe, Lord,” and worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he was saying, "I believe, Lord." And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he said, 'I believe, sir,' and bowed before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said I believe, Lord. And he worshipped him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said: I believe, Lord. And falling down, he adored him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “I believe, Lord.” And falling prostrate, he worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He said, I do believe, my Lord; and he fell down and worshipped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he said, “I believe, my Lord”, and falling down, he worshiped him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />He said: Lord, I believe; and he worshiped him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said, I believe, Lord: and he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then he said, Lord, I believe: and worshipped him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then said he to Jesus, Lord, I believe: and prostrated himself before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"I believe, Sir," he said. And he threw himself at His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he said, Lord, I believe; and worshipped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/9-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3496" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.” <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: Pisteuō (V-PIA-1S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">I believe,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">he said.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">he worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">39</span>Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a></span><br />Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a></span><br />Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Luke 24:52</a></span><br />And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a></span><br />Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Matthew 28:17</a></span><br />When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-19.htm">John 4:19</a></span><br />“Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-69.htm">John 6:69</a></span><br />We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-27.htm">John 11:27</a></span><br />“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a></span><br />“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25-26</a></span><br />As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Revelation 5:14</a></span><br />And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a></span><br />So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a></span><br />And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></span><br />Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.</p><p class="hdg">Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a></b></br> And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-11.htm">Psalm 45:11</a></b></br> So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he <i>is</i> thy Lord; and worship thou him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-36.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/john/9-36.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/luke/24-40.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/john/9-36.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/9-34.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/4-24.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/john/4-20.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/john/4-20.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/10-25.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/19-30.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/john/10-42.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/11-2.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/john/11-3.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">John 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-1.htm">The man born blind is restored to sight.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-8.htm">He is brought to the Pharisees.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-13.htm">They are offended at it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-35.htm">but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/9-39.htm">Who they are whom Jesus enlightens.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Lord, I believe,</b><br>This phrase signifies a profound declaration of faith. The term "Lord" acknowledges Jesus' divine authority and sovereignty. In the context of the Gospel of John, belief is a central theme, emphasizing trust and faith in Jesus as the Messiah. This confession aligns with the purpose of John's Gospel, which is to lead readers to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (<a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a>). The man's belief is a response to the revelation of Jesus' identity, which is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a>).<p><b>he said.</b><br>The act of speaking this belief is significant, as it demonstrates the man's personal conviction and public confession. In the cultural context of the time, verbal confession was an important aspect of faith, as seen in <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a>, where confessing with the mouth is linked to salvation. This public declaration also serves as a testimony to others, reinforcing the communal aspect of faith in the early Christian community.<p><b>And he worshiped Jesus.</b><br>Worship in this context indicates an act of reverence and adoration, recognizing Jesus' divine nature. This is a significant moment, as worship is due only to God, highlighting the recognition of Jesus' deity. The act of worship connects to other instances in the Gospels where individuals respond to Jesus with worship, such as the Magi in <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> and the disciples in <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a>. This worship fulfills the prophetic anticipation of the nations coming to worship the Messiah (<a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a>). Theologically, it underscores the belief in the Trinity, where Jesus is acknowledged as God incarnate, worthy of worship and honor.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_born_blind.htm">The Man Born Blind</a></b><br>This individual was healed by Jesus, which led to a significant transformation in his life, both physically and spiritually. His journey from blindness to sight is symbolic of spiritual awakening.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central to this passage, Jesus is the one who performs the miracle of healing and is the object of the man's faith and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they play a significant role in the surrounding account, questioning the man and challenging Jesus' authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The setting for this event, where Jesus often taught and performed miracles, and where religious leaders frequently confronted Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_healing.htm">The Miracle of Healing</a></b><br>The event that catalyzes the man's declaration of faith and worship, demonstrating Jesus' divine power and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_recognition.htm">Faith and Recognition</a></b><br>The man's declaration, "Lord, I believe," highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus' divine nature and responding in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a></b><br>True faith naturally leads to worship. The man's worship of Jesus is a model for how believers should respond to God's work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight</a></b><br>Just as the man was given physical sight, believers are called to seek spiritual sight, recognizing Jesus as the light of the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_confession.htm">Courage in Confession</a></b><br>The man boldly confesses his belief in Jesus despite opposition, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a></b><br>An encounter with Jesus leads to transformation, as seen in the man's life. Believers are encouraged to seek personal encounters with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jesus_worship.htm">What does the Bible say about worshiping Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_people_worship_jesus.htm">Did people worship Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_believing_in_jesus_entail.htm">What does believing in Jesus entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_dynamic_monarchianism.htm">What is the belief of Dynamic Monarchianism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) <span class= "bld">And he said, Lord, I believe.</span>--The title is repeated, but now with the deeper meaning. His half-faith has passed into full conviction. The spiritual education has led him step by step from "the Man that is called Jesus" (<a href="/john/9-11.htm" title="He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed my eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.">John 9:11</a>) to the confession that He is "a prophet" (<a href="/john/9-17.htm" title="They say to the blind man again, What say you of him, that he has opened your eyes? He said, He is a prophet.">John 9:17</a>), and that He is "of God" (<a href="/john/9-33.htm" title="If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.">John 9:33</a>), to the belief that He is the Messiah. It is. the course of a plain man in the honesty of his heart daring to think for himself, and to act upon his convictions. He declines to be silenced by authority, or ensnared in the mazes of argument. The ultimate facts of his own consciousness supply him with a definite foundation of truth, and this is immoveable. The steps by which he advances in knowledge are a striking comment on the promise (<a href="/john/7-17.htm" title="If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.">John 7:17</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And he worshipped him.</span>--The act of adoration is the necessary expression of his faith in the Son of God. We may not think that he has yet learnt all that this term includes; but he has at least learnt that the Son of God has the attribute of the divine glory, and is the object of human worship. It should be noted that St. John uses the word here rendered "worshipped" only when speaking of the worship of God. (Comp. also <a href="/context/john/4-20.htm" title="Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.">John 4:20-24</a>; <a href="/john/12-20.htm" title="And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:">John 12:20</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said, Lord, I believe</span> - the <span class="accented">Kyrie</span> means more than in ver. 36 - <span class="cmt_word">and he worshipped him</span>. The verb <span class="greek">προσκυνεῖν</span> is used by John for homage paid to God (<a href="/john/4-20.htm">John 4:20</a>; <a href="/john/12-20.htm">John 12:20</a>; and twenty-three times in the Revelation, always in the sense of "worship"). This prostration, when no prayer was offered, no forgiveness asked, but a simple act of faith exercised, was nothing less than the highest homage the man could pay. The adoration of this man is a fitting climax to the scene (<a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a>), and anticipates that of Thomas (<a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a>). The higher significance of the Sonship dawned upon him in the unearthly tone and manner of the Lord. These scenes, and the offer of Divine homage unrebuked by Jesus and uncommented upon by the evangelist, are among the most potent arguments for the belief of the Church in the Divine nature of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/9-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Lord,</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριε</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I believe,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Πιστεύω</span> <span class="translit">(Pisteuō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔφη</span> <span class="translit">(ephē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> </span><span class="str2">To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he worshiped</span><br /><span class="grk">προσεκύνησεν</span> <span class="translit">(prosekynēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus].</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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