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But others were saying, "How is a sinful man able to do such signs?" And there was division among them. <a href="/kjv/john/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/nkjv/john/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore some of the Pharisees said, “This Man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” And there was a division among them. <a href="/nasb_/john/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, “This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others were saying, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And there was dissension among them. <a href="/nasb/john/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, &#8220This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.&#8221 But others were saying, &#8220How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?&#8221 And there was a division among them. <a href="/nasb77/john/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, “This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others were saying, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And there was a division among them. <a href="/lsb/john/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So then some of the Pharisees were saying, “This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others were saying, “How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them. <a href="/amp/john/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then some of the Pharisees said, “This Man [Jesus] is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner (a non-observant Jew) do such signs and miracles?” So there was a difference of opinion among them. <a href="/csb/john/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he doesn’t keep the Sabbath.” But others were saying, “How can a sinful man perform such signs? ” And there was a division among them. <a href="/hcsb/john/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore some of the Pharisees said, &#8220This man is not from God, for He doesn&#8217t keep the Sabbath!&#8221 But others were saying, &#8220How can a sinful man perform such signs?&#8221 And there was a division among them. <a href="/asv/john/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Some therefore of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them. <a href="/cev/john/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some of the Pharisees said, "This man Jesus doesn't come from God. If he did, he would not break the law of the Sabbath." Others asked, "How could someone who is a sinner work such a miracle?" Since the Pharisees could not agree among themselves, <a href="/erv/john/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Some therefore of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them. <a href="/gwt/john/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some of the Pharisees said, "The man who did this is not from God because he doesn't follow the traditions for the day of worship." Other Pharisees asked, "How can a man who is a sinner perform miracles like these?" So the Pharisees were divided in their opinions. <a href="/gnt/john/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of the Pharisees said, "The man who did this cannot be from God, for he does not obey the Sabbath law." Others, however, said, "How could a man who is a sinner perform such miracles as these?" And there was a division among them. <a href="/isv/john/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some of the Pharisees began to remark, "This man is not from God because he does not keep the Sabbath." But others were saying, "How can a sinful man perform such signs?" And there was a division among them. <a href="/msb/john/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, ?This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.? But others said, ?How can a sinful man perform such signs?? And there was division among them. <a href="/net/john/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Then some of the Pharisees began to say, "This man is not from God, because he does not observe the Sabbath." But others said, "How can a man who is a sinner perform such miraculous signs?" Thus there was a division among them. <a href="/nheb/john/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Some therefore of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, because he does not keep the Sabbath." Others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" There was division among them. <a href="/wbt/john/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This led some of the Pharisees to say, "That man has not come from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." "How is it possible for a bad man to do such miracles?" argued others. <a href="/web/john/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Some therefore of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he doesn’t keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” So there was division among them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Certain of the Pharisees therefore said, “This Man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath”; others said, “How is a man—a sinful one—able to do such signs?” And there was a division among them. <a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, "This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath." But others were saying, "How is a sinful man able to do such signs?" And there was division among them. <a href="/ylt/john/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Of the Pharisees, therefore, certain said, 'This man is not from God, because the sabbath he doth not keep;' others said, 'How is a man -- a sinful one -- able to do such signs?' and there was a division among them. <a href="/slt/john/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then said certain of the Pharisees, This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said, How can a sinful man do such signs? And a division was among them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Some therefore of the Pharisees said: This man is not of God, who keepeth not the sabbath. But others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/cpdv/john/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so certain Pharisees said: “This man, who does not keep the Sabbath, is not from God.” But others said, “How could a sinful man accomplish these signs?” And there was a schism among them. <a href="/nabre/john/9.htm">New American Bible</a> So some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he does not keep the sabbath.” [But] others said, “How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them. <a href="/nrsvce/john/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then some of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he does not observe the sabbath; others said, How can a man who is a sinner do these miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And some of the Pharisees were saying, “This man is not from God because he does not keep the Sabbath”; but others were saying, “How is it possible for a man who is a sinner to do these miracles?” And there was a division among them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then some of the Pharisees said: This man is not from God, for he keeps not the sabbath. Others said: How can a man that is a sinner do such signs? And there was a division among them?<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then certain ones of the Pharisees said, This man is not with God, because He does not keep the Sabbath. Others said, How is a wicked man able to do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/haweis/john/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said certain of the Pharisees, This man is not from God, because he observeth not the sabbath. Others said, How is it possible for a wicked man to do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/mace/john/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> thereupon some of the Pharisees said, this man has no divine mission, because he does not observe the sabbath, but said others, if he be an impostor, how can he do such miracles? and there was a schism among them. <a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This led some of the Pharisees to say, "That man has not come from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." "How is it possible for a bad man to do such miracles?" argued others. <a href="/worrell/john/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Some of the Pharisees, therefore, said, "This Man is not from God, because He does not keep the sabbath." Others said, "How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?" And there was a division among them. <a href="/worsley/john/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then said some of the pharisees, This man is not of God, because He doth not keep the sabbath: but others said, How can a wicked man do such miracles? And there was a division among them. <a href="/parallel/john/9-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3318" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">The Pharisees Investigate the Healing</a> …15So the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. The man answered, “He put mud on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.” 16<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Because of this,</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaiōn (N-GMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</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/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērei (V-PIA-3S) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">He does not keep</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbaton (N-ANS) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">Sabbath.”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: Alloi (Adj-NMP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">others</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: Pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">“How</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/268.htm" title="268: hamartōlos (Adj-NMS) -- Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.">a sinful</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiein (V-PNA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">perform</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiauta (DPro-ANP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs?”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there was</a> <a href="/greek/4978.htm" title="4978: schisma (N-NNS) -- A rent, as in a garment; a division, dissention. From schizo; a split or gap, literally or figuratively.">division</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 17So once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?” “He is a prophet,” the man replied.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/7-23.htm">John 7:23</a> If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? <a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Matthew 12:10-12</a> and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” <a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Luke 13:14-16</a> But the synagogue leader was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath. “There are six days for work,” he told the crowd. “So come and be healed on those days and not on the Sabbath.” / “You hypocrites!” the Lord replied. “Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it to water? / Then should not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be released from her bondage on the Sabbath day?” <a href="/mark/3-4.htm">Mark 3:4-5</a> And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent. / Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored. <a href="/john/5-16.htm">John 5:16-18</a> Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. / But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/john/7-21.htm">John 7:21-24</a> Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed. / But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? ... <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23-24</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. / You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Luke 6:9</a> Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” <a href="/isaiah/58-13.htm">Isaiah 58:13-14</a> If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, / then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/exodus/31-13.htm">Exodus 31:13-17</a> “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. / Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people. / For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death. ... <a href="/jeremiah/17-21.htm">Jeremiah 17:21-22</a> This is what the LORD says: Take heed for yourselves; do not carry a load or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. / You must not carry a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath day, but you must keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your forefathers. <a href="/ezekiel/20-12.htm">Ezekiel 20:12-13</a> I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. / Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness. <a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Matthew 15:1-3</a> Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, / “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” / Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? <a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27-28</a> Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a> Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keeps not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.This man.<a href="/john/9-24.htm">John 9:24,30-33</a> Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner… <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a> The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.<a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36</a> But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.And there.<a href="/john/7-12.htm">John 7:12,43</a> And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people… <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a> There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.<a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Luke 13:31-33</a> The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/6-52.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/luke/19-22.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/john/7-43.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/john/7-43.htm">Division</a> <a href="/john/7-19.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/john/7-47.htm">Led</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/john/6-30.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/john/9-9.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/john/9-15.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/8-21.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/john/9-14.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/24-7.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/john/8-46.htm">Sinner</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/9-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Argued</a> <a href="/john/9-31.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/john/10-19.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/john/9-17.htm">Division</a> <a href="/john/14-21.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/john/18-13.htm">Led</a> <a href="/john/10-25.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/john/9-40.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/john/10-21.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/john/19-31.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/john/11-47.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Sinner</a><div class="vheading2">John 9</div>1. <a href="/john/9-1.htm">The man born blind is restored to sight.</a> 8. <a href="/john/9-8.htm">He is brought to the Pharisees.</a> 13. <a href="/john/9-13.htm">They are offended at it;</a> 35. <a href="/john/9-35.htm">but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.</a> 39. <a href="/john/9-39.htm">Who they are whom Jesus enlightens.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, The Pharisees were a religious group known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and oral traditions. They often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the law. In this context, "because of this" refers to the healing of the man born blind, which Jesus performed on the Sabbath. This act challenged their understanding of Sabbath observance.“This man is not from God, The Pharisees questioned Jesus' divine authority because He did not conform to their legalistic standards. In their view, a true prophet or man of God would strictly observe the Sabbath laws. This reflects their limited understanding of God's work and the nature of the Messiah, who was prophesied to bring healing and restoration (<a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>).for He does not keep the Sabbath.” The Pharisees believed that Jesus violated the Sabbath by performing a healing, which they considered work. However, Jesus taught that the Sabbath was made for man's benefit (<a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27</a>) and demonstrated that acts of mercy and necessity were lawful (<a href="/matthew/12-12.htm">Matthew 12:12</a>). This highlights the tension between Jesus' teachings and the Pharisaic interpretation of the law.But others said, This indicates that not all Pharisees were in agreement. There was a diversity of thought among them, suggesting that some were open to considering Jesus' actions and teachings more deeply. Nicodemus, a Pharisee, had earlier shown interest in Jesus' teachings (<a href="/john/3.htm">John 3:1-2</a>).“How can a sinful man perform such signs?” This question reflects a recognition of the miraculous nature of Jesus' works. In Jewish thought, miracles were often seen as evidence of divine approval. The signs Jesus performed, such as healing the blind, were messianic in nature (<a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>), challenging the notion that He could be sinful.And there was division among them. The division among the Pharisees illustrates the polarizing effect of Jesus' ministry. His teachings and miracles forced people to confront their beliefs about God, the law, and the Messiah. This division is a recurring theme in the Gospels, as Jesus' identity and mission often led to conflict and debate (<a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a>, <a href="/luke/12-51.htm">Luke 12:51</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> - The central figure in this passage, Jesus performs a miracle by healing a man born blind, which leads to a significant theological debate among the Pharisees. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> - A religious group known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses. They are divided in their opinion about Jesus because He healed on the Sabbath. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_blind_man.htm">The Blind Man</a> - A man who was born blind and receives his sight through Jesus' miraculous intervention, becoming a witness to Jesus' power and authority. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> - The city where this event takes place, a central location for Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath.htm">Sabbath</a> - The day of rest in Jewish law, which becomes a point of contention in this passage as Jesus performs a healing on this day.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_sabbath.htm">Understanding the Sabbath</a> The Pharisees' reaction to Jesus' healing on the Sabbath reveals a legalistic approach to the Law. Christians are encouraged to understand the spirit of the Law, which is rooted in love and mercy. <a href="/topical/d/division_and_belief.htm">Division and Belief</a> The division among the Pharisees highlights how Jesus' works and words often lead to division, challenging individuals to examine their beliefs and openness to God's work. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus'_authority.htm">Recognizing Jesus' Authority</a> The miracle of healing the blind man serves as a testament to Jesus' divine authority and identity as the Messiah, encouraging believers to trust in His power and purpose. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness_vs._physical_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness vs. Physical Blindness</a> The physical healing of the blind man symbolizes the spiritual sight that Jesus offers, prompting believers to seek spiritual insight and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'house_of_jacob'_mean.htm">Does God love those in hell?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'gathered_to_his_people'_mean.htm">Is sin a barrier between us and God?</a> <a href="/q/why_harsh_reaction_in_john_9_13-16.htm">In John 9:13–16, why would the Pharisees react so harshly if this account were verifiable? </a> <a href="/q/is_john_7_52_wrong_about_galilean_prophets.htm">John 7:52 – The Pharisees claim no prophet arises from Galilee, but Jonah was from Galilee; is this an error or contradiction?</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>(16) This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day.--See Note on <a href="/john/9-14.htm" title="And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.">John 9:14</a>, and reference there. Here the truth of the miracle is granted, but it is urged that the power by which it is wrought cannot be of God, because it was exercised on the Sabbath day. The inference is, that it was done by the influence of the power of evil.Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles?--This question is asked by the better party among the Pharisees, represented, as we know, by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea, and perhaps by Gamaliel. They see the inference implied in the earlier question, and appeal to the nature of the miracles wrought. Works of mercy, and love, and power, were not the product of a life of sin, or of communion with the powers of darkness. We find evidence of this better spirit among the Pharisees before, in the question of Nicodemus (<a href="/john/7-51.htm" title="Does our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he does?">John 7:51</a>). It has now extended to others. The teaching on the earlier work on the Sabbath (John 5) has led some among them, at least, to look with allowance upon this.And there was a division among them.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/7-43.htm" title="So there was a division among the people because of him.">John 7:43</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16 ? indicates, as the evangelist so often does elsewhere (<a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a>; <a href="/john/10-19.htm">John 10:19</a>), that the words and works of Christ produce opposite effects on different classes. Certain individuals of the Pharisees therefore said among themselves, This Man - referring to Christ, then uppermost in their minds and in their machinations - This Man is not from God, because he keepeth not the sabbath. The form of the sentence is peculiarly contemptuous, the word "man" being thrown very emphatically to the end of the sentence. This, in their opinion, is another offence against the Law, after serious warning. The previous controversy (<a href="/john/5.htm">John 5</a>.) had produced no effect upon Jesus. He continued, in their opinion, to invalidate all his claims by violating the sabbath laws, which they had brought to the highest point of perfection. Renan and others insist on Christ's repeated violation of the sabbath; but the fact is that the Lord sustained the highest meaning of the sabbath, though he resolutely repudiated the inhuman glosses and manifest absurdities of the traditionary customs and rabbinical rules. Jesus could not be, they thought (or argued), "from God," invested with his authority, or doing his works, so tong as he would not take their view of the sabbath. This Jesus is making obstinate assault upon their prejudices. On seven distinct occasions the Lord chose to heal on the sabbath, and thus to set the restrictions of august rabbis at defiance. But even in the great Sanhedrin, in the highest council of the nation, sat men of the character of Joseph, Nicodemus, and Gamaliel, who would get some idea of the Divine commission of Jesus from the simple fact of the miracles. In this smaller court the opponents of Christ ignore and doubt the miracle itself, on account of the unsabbatic heresy, while a few are convinced that signs of this kind (and probably they had many in their minds) were in themselves proof of Divine co-operation and approval. But others said, How can a man that is a sinner (on your hypothesis) do such signs? "As far as they go, these miracles are demonstrative proof that at least God must be with him, as he has said, and they make it extremely doubtful whether he can be a bad man after all - can have verily broken the Divine Law." Such a speech as this from Pharisees is an emphatic proof of the profound effect produced by Jesus upon the life of the nation. It stands in close association with the remarkable statement of Nicodemus (<a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>), "We know that no man can do these miracles (signs) which thou art doing, except God be with him." Jesus and rabbinism are here face to face. Either he is from God and they are actually making the Law of God void and vapid by their traditions, or they and their code are from God and he, having broken with them, has broken with God, and the miracle will turn out to he magic or falsehood, collusion or worse. Thus a solemn crisis of profound importance occurs. And there was a division (σχίσμα, cutting into two parties) amongst them. These opposite effects and conclusions are the confirmation of the words of the prologue (<a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4, 5, 11, 12</a>), and they further triumphantly refute the charge that the author of the Gospel was actuated by an untiring hostility to the kingdom and polity of the ancient Israel. <a href="/commentaries/john/9-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Because of this, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. some τινές (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Pharisees Φαρισαίων (Pharisaiōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. said, Ἔλεγον (Elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not Οὐκ (Ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He does not keep τηρεῖ (tērei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath.” σάββατον (sabbaton) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. others Ἄλλοι (Alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. said, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “How Πῶς (Pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. a sinful ἁμαρτωλὸς (hamartōlos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_268.htm">Strong's 268: </a> Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. perform ποιεῖν (poiein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. such τοιαῦτα (toiauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). signs?” σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. there was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. division σχίσμα (schisma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4978.htm">Strong's 4978: </a> A rent, as in a garment; a division, dissention. From schizo; a split or gap, literally or figuratively. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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