John 9:33 “If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.””

John 9:33

If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

World English Bible

If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.”

American Standard Version

If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.

Geneva Bible 1599

If this man were not of God, hee could haue done nothing.

Darby Translation

If this [man] were not of God he would be able to do nothing.

Young's Literal Translation

if this one were not from God, he were not able to do anything.'

Bible in Basic English

If this man did not come from God he would be unable to do anything.

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Cross references

“were”

John 9:16 John 3:2 Acts 5:38 Acts 5:39

John 9:16 · BSB

Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

John 3:2 · BSB

He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

Acts 5:38 · BSB

So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

Acts 5:39 · BSB

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

32Never before has anyone heard of opening the eyes of a man born blind.

34They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

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