John 9:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The neighbors therefore, and those who saw that he was blind before, said, “Isn’t this he who sat and begged?”
World English Bible (WEB)
The neighbours{G1069} therefore{G3767}, and{G2532} they which before{G4386} had seen{G2334}{(G5723)} him{G846} that{G3754} he was{G2258}{(G5713)} blind{G5185}, said{G3004}{(G5707)}, Is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} this{G3778} he that sat{G2521}{(G5740)} and{G2532} begged{G4319}{(G5723)}?
KJV with Strongs
(8) Therefore his neighbours and those previously observing him being a beggar said, "Isn't this the one who sat and begged?"
The F.O.G
His neighbors and those who had regularly seen him begging were astonished. Some asked in disbelief, "Isn't this the same man who used to sit and beg?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the neighbours, therefore, and those seeing him before, that he was blind, said, ‘Is not this he who is sitting and begging?’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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