John 9:9

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Others were saying, “It is he.” Still others were saying, “He looks like him.” He said, “I am he.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Some{G243} said{G3004}{(G5707)},{G3754} This{G3778} is he{G2076}{(G5748)}:{G1161} others{G243} said,{G3754} He is{G2076}{(G5748)} like{G3664} him{G846}: but he{G1565} said{G3004}{(G5707)},{G3754} I{G1473} am{G1510}{(G5748)} he.
KJV with Strongs
(9) Others said that, "This is and other said, 'No! But he is like him.'" That one kept saying, "I am!"
The F.O.G
Some said, "Yes, this is definitely him!" Others argued, "No, he just looks similar." But the man himself kept insisting, "I am the one! I'm the same beggar who was blind!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
others said—‘This is he;’ and others—‘He is like to him;’ he himself said,—‘I am he.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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God's Word is too vast for a single perspective. We all have a story, and as believers we all carry the Holy Spirit who is the Revealer. With this in mind - I would love to read your comments.

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