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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="/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="/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.<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="study" id="study"></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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/john/9.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Then the man said</b><br />This phrase introduces the response of the man who was born blind, now healed by Jesus. The Greek word for "said" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which is a common term used in the New Testament to denote speech or declaration. This moment is significant as it marks a turning point in the man's spiritual journey. Historically, this man had been marginalized due to his blindness, but now he is given a voice and an opportunity to express his newfound faith. His response is not just a verbal acknowledgment but a profound declaration of belief.<p><b>‘Lord</b><br />The term "Lord" here is translated from the Greek "Κύριε" (Kyrie), which can mean "master" or "sir," but in this context, it is a recognition of Jesus' divine authority. This is a pivotal moment where the man acknowledges Jesus not just as a healer but as someone with divine authority. In the Jewish context of the time, calling someone "Lord" could imply a recognition of their messianic role, which is significant given the man's previous status as a blind beggar.<p><b>I believe</b><br />The Greek word for "believe" is "πιστεύω" (pisteuō), which means to have faith or trust. This is a powerful declaration of faith, especially considering the man's previous condition and the societal pressures he faced. His belief is not just intellectual assent but a deep, personal trust in Jesus. This moment is a fulfillment of the purpose of Jesus' miracle, which was not only to restore physical sight but to bring about spiritual enlightenment and faith.<p><b>and he worshiped Him</b><br />The act of worship is translated from the Greek "προσεκύνησεν" (prosekynēsen), which means to bow down or prostrate oneself in reverence. This is a significant act of devotion, indicating that the man recognizes Jesus as worthy of worship, a status reserved for God alone in Jewish tradition. This act of worship signifies the man's complete transformation and acceptance of Jesus' divine nature. In the historical and cultural context, worship was a profound expression of allegiance and reverence, marking the man's transition from physical healing to spiritual wholeness.<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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