John 9:3

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

2and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”3Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. 4While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

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Berean Standard Bible
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.
American Standard Version (1901)
Jesus answered, Neither did this man sin, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Bible in Basic English
Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him.
Free Bible Version
Jesus replied, “It wasn't because the man or his parents sinned. But so that what God can do may be shown in his life,
Geneva Bible 1599
Iesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the workes of God should be shewed on him.
King James (Authorized) Version
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
One Unity Resource Bible
Yeshua [Salvation] answered, “Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.
Plain English Version
Jesus said, “No. This man didn’t do anything bad to make him blind, and his parents didn’t do anything bad to make him blind either. He is blind so that everyone can see God’s great power. You see, I am going to make him better.
Translation for Translators
Jesus replied, “His being blind was not because he or his parents sinned. Instead, he has been blind in order that people can see the power of God {the power of God can be seen} as a result of what will now happen to him.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Jesus answered, “Neither did this man sin, nor his parents, but so that the works of God would be revealed in him.
Noah Webster Bible
Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
World English Bible
Jesus answered, “This man didn’t sin, nor did his parents, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.
Young's Literal Translation
Jesus answered, 'Neither did this one sin nor his parents, but that the works of God may be manifested in him;