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One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!” <a href="/esv/john/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> He answered, “Whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/bsb/john/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” <a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then he answered, "Whether He is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that being blind, now I see." <a href="/kjv/john/9.htm">King James Bible</a> He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/nkjv/john/9.htm">New King James Version</a> He answered and said, “Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/nasb_/john/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He then answered, “Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/nasb/john/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> He then answered, &#8220Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He therefore answered, “Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/lsb/john/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He then answered, “Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/amp/john/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then he answered, “I do not know whether He is a sinner [separated from God]; but one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/csb/john/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered, “Whether or not he’s a sinner, I don’t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see! ” <a href="/hcsb/john/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered, &#8220Whether or not He&#8217s a sinner, I don&#8217t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I can see!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> He therefore answered, Whether he is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/cev/john/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The man replied, "I don't know if he is a sinner or not. All I know is that I used to be blind, but now I can see!" <a href="/erv/john/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> He therefore answered, Whether he be a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/gwt/john/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The man responded, "I don't know if he's a sinner or not. But I do know one thing. I used to be blind, but now I can see." <a href="/gnt/john/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I do not know if he is a sinner or not," the man replied. "One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see." <a href="/isv/john/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> But he responded, "I don't know whether he is a sinner or not. The one thing I do know is that I used to be blind and now I can see!" <a href="/msb/john/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He answered, ?Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!? <a href="/net/john/9.htm">NET Bible</a> He replied, "I do not know whether he is a sinner. I do know one thing--that although I was blind, now I can see." <a href="/nheb/john/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He therefore answered, "I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see." <a href="/wbt/john/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He answered and said, Whether he is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Whether he is a sinner or not, I do not know," he replied; "one thing I know--that I was once blind and that now I can see." <a href="/web/john/9.htm">World English Bible</a> He therefore answered, “I don’t know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> he answered, therefore, and said, “If He is a sinner—I have not known, one thing I have known, that, being blind, now I see.” <a href="/blb/john/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then he answered, "Whether He is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that being blind, now I see." <a href="/ylt/john/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he answered, therefore, and said, 'If he be a sinner -- I have not known, one thing I have known, that, being blind, now I see.' <a href="/slt/john/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He answered and said, If he be sinful, I know not: one thing I know, that, being blind, now I see.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said therefore to them: If he be a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/cpdv/john/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so he said to them: “If he is a sinner, I do not know it. One thing I do know, that although I was blind, now I see.” <a href="/nabre/john/9.htm">New American Bible</a> He replied, “If he is a sinner, I do not know. One thing I do know is that I was blind and now I see.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He answered and said to them, If he is a sinner I do not know; but I do know one thing, that I was blind, and now behold, I see. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He answered and said to them, “If he is a sinner, I do not know, but one thing I do know: I was blind and behold, now I see.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He answered and said: If he is a sinner, I know it not. One thing I do know, that having been blind, I now see. <a href="/godbey/john/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then he responded, If He is a sinner, I know not: one thing I do know, that being blind I now see. <a href="/haweis/john/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then answered he and said, Whether this man be a sinner, I know not: one thing I do know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. <a href="/mace/john/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whether he be so or not, said he, I don't know: one thing I very well know, that once I was blind, and now I see. <a href="/wey/john/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Whether he is a sinner or not, I do not know," he replied; "one thing I know--that I was once blind and that now I can see." <a href="/worrell/john/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> He, therefore, answered, "Whether He is a sinner, I know not: one thing I know, that, though I was blind, now I see." <a href="/worsley/john/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He answered, and said, Whether He be a sinner, I know not: but one thing I know, that I who was blind, do now see. <a href="/parallel/john/9-25.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=3403" 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> …24So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” 25<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">He</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">“Whether</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.">He is</a> <a href="/greek/268.htm" title="268: hamartōlos (Adj-NMS) -- Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.">a sinner</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do not know.</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-ANS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">There is one thing</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do know:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I was</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlos (Adj-NMS) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">blind,</a> <a href="/greek/737.htm" title="737: arti (Adv) -- Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now.">but now</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepō (V-PIA-1S) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">I see!”</a> 26“What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”…<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/3-11.htm">John 3:11</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony. <a href="/john/5-11.htm">John 5:11-13</a> But he answered, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’” / “Who is this man who told you to pick it up and walk?” they asked. / But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/john/10-21.htm">John 10:21</a> But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” <a href="/john/11-37.htm">John 11:37</a> But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?” <a href="/john/15-24.htm">John 15:24</a> If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. <a href="/acts/4-20.htm">Acts 4:20</a> For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Acts 22:6-11</a> About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. ... <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18-25</a> For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. / For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? ... <a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">1 Corinthians 2:2</a> For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a> Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">1 Timothy 1:13-16</a> I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. / And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.one.<a href="/john/9-30.htm">John 9:30</a> The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.<a href="/john/5-11.htm">John 5:11</a> He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.<a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">1 John 5:10</a> He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-24.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/john/9-17.htm">Once</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/john/7-27.htm">Whereas</a> <a href="/john/7-17.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/9-32.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/john/10-39.htm">Once</a> <a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/romans/3-7.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Whereas</a> <a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Whether</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>He answered This phrase introduces the response of the man who was born blind, now healed by Jesus. His answer is given to the Pharisees who are questioning him. This reflects the boldness and confidence he has gained after his encounter with Jesus, despite the pressure from religious authorities.Whether He is a sinner I do not know. The man acknowledges his limited understanding of Jesus' nature. The Pharisees had accused Jesus of being a sinner for healing on the Sabbath. This reflects the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders, who often accused Him of breaking the law. The man's statement shows his focus on personal experience over theological debate.There is one thing I do know: This phrase emphasizes the certainty and simplicity of the man's testimony. It highlights the importance of personal experience and testimony in the Christian faith. The man speaks from his own transformation, which is undeniable and powerful.I was blind, but now I see! This statement is both literal and metaphorical. Literally, the man was physically blind and received sight through Jesus' miracle. Metaphorically, it represents spiritual enlightenment and transformation, a theme prevalent throughout the Gospel of John. This phrase echoes the transformative power of Jesus, who brings light to darkness, as seen in <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> where Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of spiritual awakening and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_blind_man.htm">The Blind Man</a> A man who was blind from birth and was healed by Jesus. His testimony is central to this passage as he declares the transformation he experienced. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the Gospel, who performs the miracle of healing the blind man, demonstrating His divine power and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees.htm">The Pharisees</a> Religious leaders who question the blind man and are skeptical of Jesus' miracle, reflecting their spiritual blindness and resistance to Jesus' ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where this event takes place, a significant location for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle.htm">The Miracle</a> The healing of the blind man, which serves as a sign of Jesus' messianic identity and the spiritual enlightenment He brings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/testimony_of_transformation.htm">Testimony of Transformation</a> The blind man's simple yet profound testimony ("I was blind, but now I see") is a powerful witness to the transformative power of Jesus. Believers are encouraged to share their personal testimonies of how Christ has changed their lives. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_sight_vs._physical_sight.htm">Spiritual Sight vs. Physical Sight</a> This passage challenges us to consider our own spiritual blindness and the need for Jesus to open our eyes to the truth. It calls for self-examination and a desire for spiritual insight. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_knowledge.htm">Faith Over Knowledge</a> The blind man did not have all the theological answers, but he had faith in what Jesus had done for him. This teaches us that faith in Christ's work is more important than having all the answers. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> The blind man boldly testified to the Pharisees despite their opposition. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith and witness, even in the face of skepticism or hostility.<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/how_to_concisely_rewrite_testimonies.htm">How can personal and featured testimonies be rewritten concisely?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_publicize_his_deeds_well.htm">How can we publicize His deeds effectively?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_john_9_18-23.htm">In John 9:18–23, is there any historical or external evidence that confirms the parents’ testimony? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_christian_proselytization.htm">What is Christian proselytization?</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>(25) Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not.--The words, "or no," are added to the text, but rightly complete the meaning. He, like his parents, will confine himself to matters of fact coming under his own certain knowledge. They had declared authoritatively that they knew this Man to be one whose life was characterised by sin. He is convinced that this cannot be so (<a href="/john/9-31.htm" title="Now we know that God hears not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears.">John 9:31</a>; <a href="/john/9-33.htm" title="If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.">John 9:33</a>), but he does not dispute their assertion; he simply makes his own, which cannot be gainsaid, and which cuts the ground from under them.One thing I know.--For this use of "one thing" to mark the chief thing which is so important that all others are excluded, and it is left as the only one in the mind, comp. <a href="/mark/10-21.htm" title="Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said to him, One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.">Mark 10:21</a> ("one thing thou lackest") and <a href="/luke/10-42.htm" title="But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.">Luke 10:42</a> ("one thing is needful").Whereas I was blind, now I see.--Better, Being a blind man, now I see. He places the two things in contrast. He was the well-known "blind man," whose experience of his own blindness had extended from birth to manhood. They declare that he has not been healed. He is conscious of his power to see, and this one thing he affirms. The difficulty is of their making; let them explain it as they think best.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - He therefore answered (and said), Whether he be a sinner - using the words of "the Jews" ironically - I know not. You assert it, but the facts of my experience are altogether of a different kind. I do not know, as you say that you do. The Jews reason from foregone prejudices; the healed man has no such evidence, no such grounds - he adds in immortal words, One thing I know with invincible conviction, that whereas I was blind (De Wette says there is no need to regard the ὤν as an imperfect participle, and the present suggests the whole career of the man from birth till that memorable morning), now I see. The plain consistent testimony of the man triumphs over their logic, which sought to bewilder his judgment. The language which a deeply felt experience can always bring against the a priori demonstrations of the insufficiency of the evidence of Divine revelation. I was blind; now I see the face of God in nature, the kingdom of God all around me, the fact of my own forgiveness, the dawning of a brighter day. <a href="/commentaries/john/9-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. answered, Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “Whether Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. He is ἐστιν (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. a sinner ἁμαρτωλός (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. I do not know. οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. [There is] one [thing] ἓν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. I do know: οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. I was ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. blind, τυφλὸς (typhlos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. [but] now ἄρτι (arti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_737.htm">Strong's 737: </a> Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now. I see!” βλέπω (blepō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. 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