John 9:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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?” There was division among them.
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(16) So some of the Pharisees said, "This isn't from אֱלֹהִים Elohim because He doesn't keep Shabbat!" Others said, "How can a man deviating-sinning do such signs?" And there was division among them.
The F.O.G
Division erupted among the Pharisees. Some declared, "This Jesus cannot be from God! He keeps breaking the Sabbath law!" But others argued, "How could a sinner perform such miraculous signs?" Their rigid systems of religion were being challenged,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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