John 11:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Jesus answered, “Aren’t there twelve hours of daylight? If a man walks in the day, he doesn’t stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
World English Bible (WEB)
Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)}, Are there{G1526}{(G5748)} not{G3780} twelve{G1427} hours{G5610} in the day{G2250}? If{G1437} any man{G5100} walk{G4043}{(G5725)} in{G1722} the day{G2250}, he stumbleth{G4350}{(G5719)} not{G3756}, because{G3754} he seeth{G991}{(G5719)} the light{G5457} of this{G5127} world{G2889}.
KJV with Strongs
(9) Yeshua replied, "Aren't there 12 hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, they don't stumble because they see the Light of this world."
The F.O.G
Jesus answered, "Aren't there twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk in daylight don't stumble because they see the Light of this world.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus answered, ‘Are there not twelve hours in the day? if any one may walk in the day, he doth not stumble, because the light of this world he doth see;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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