John 9 · Verse 24

John 9:24

Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
John 9:24, King James Version

John 9:24 in other translations

BSBSo a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
WEBSo they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.”
ASVSo they called a second time the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is a sinner.
YLTThey called, therefore, a second time the man who was blind, and they said to him, ‘Give glory to God, we have known that this man is a sinner;'
DARBYThey called therefore a second time the man who had been blind, and said to him, Give glory to God: we know that this man is sinful.
BBESo they sent a second time for the man who had been blind and they said to him, Give glory to God: it is clear to us that this man is a sinner.
WebsterThen again they called the man that was blind, and said to him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

What does John 9:24 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 9:24-34
24-34. Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner--not wishing him to own, even to the praise of God, that a miracle had been wrought upon him, but to show more regard to the honor of God than ascribe any such act to one who was a sinner.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 24. Give God the praise. This expression seems to be a form of administering an oath. It is used in Josh 7:19, when Achan was put on his oath and entreated to confess his guilt. Joshua said, "My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel (in the Greek of the Septuagint, the very expression used in John, `Give God the praise'), and make confession unto him." It is equivalent to an adjuration in the presence of God to acknowledge the truth; as the truth would be giving God praise, confessing the case before him, and trusting to his mercy. Comp. 1Sam 6:5. The meaning here is not "give God praise for healing you," for they were not willing to admit that he had been cured (Jn 9:18), but confess that there is imposture in the case; that you have declared to us a falsehood, that you have endeavoured to impose on us; and by thus confessing your sin, give praise and honour to God, who condemns all imposture and false-hood, and whom you will thus acknowledge to be right in your condemnation. To induce him to do this, they added that they knew, or were satisfied that Jesus was a sinner. As they considered that point settled, they urged him to confess that he had attempted to impose on them.

We know. We have settled that. He has broken the Sabbath, and that leaves no doubt.

A sinner. A violator of the law respecting the Sabbath, and an impostor. Jn 9:16.

(n) "Give God the praise" Josh 7:19, Ps 50:14,15

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 24 Give God the praise - Having called the man a second time, they proceeded to deal with him in the most solemn manner; and therefore they put him to his oath; for the words above were the form of an oath, proposed by the chief magistrate to those who were to give evidence to any particular fact, or to attest any thing, as produced by or belonging to the Lord. See Jos 7:19; 1Sam 6:5, and Luk 17:18. But, while they solemnly put him to his oath, they endeavored to put their own words in his mouth, viz. he is a sinner - a pretender to the prophetic character, and a transgressor of the law of God: - assert this, or you will not please us.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 9:24-34
As Christ's mercies are most valued by those who have felt the want of them, that have been blind, and now see; so the most powerful and lasting affections to Christ, arise from actual knowledge of him. In the work of grace in the soul, though we cannot tell when, and how, and by what steps the blessed change was wrought, yet we may take the comfort, if we can say, through grace, Whereas I was blind, now I see. I did live a worldly, sensual life, but, thanks be to God, it is now otherwise with me, Ep 5:8. The unbelief of those who enjoy the means of knowledge and conviction, is indeed marvellous. All who have felt the power and grace of the Lord Jesus, wonder at the wilfulness of others who reject him. He argues strongly against them, not only that Jesus was not a sinner, but that he was of God. We may each of us know by this, whether we are of God or not. What do we? What do we for God? What do we for our souls? What do we more than others?

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

John 9:24 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἘφώνησανEphōnēsanThey calledG5455
οὖνounthereforeG3767
τὸνtontheG3588
ἄνθρωπονanthrōponmanG444
ἐκekoutG1537
δευτέρου,deuteroua second timeG1208
ὃςhoswhoG3739
ἦνēnwereG1510
τυφλὸςtuphlosblindG5185
καὶkaiandG2532
εἶπανeipanthey saidG2036
αὐτῷ·autōto him;G846
δὸςdosdo giveG1325
δόξανdoxangloryG1391
τῷtō<the>G3588
θεῷ·theōto God!G2316
ἡμεῖςhēmeisWe ourselvesG3165
οἴδαμενoidamenknow
ὅτιhotithatG3754
οὗτοςhoutosthisG3778
ὁho<the>G3588
ἄνθρωποςanthrōposmanG444
ἁμαρτωλόςhamartōlosa sinnerG268
ἐστιν.¶estinis.G1510

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for John 9:24

  • John 9:16

    Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

  • Joshua 7:19

    And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.

  • John 8:49

    Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

  • John 19:6

    When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

  • Psalms 50:14-15

    Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21

    For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

  • John 5:23

    That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  • Mark 15:27

    And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

  • John 18:30

    They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.

  • John 16:2

    They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

  • Isaiah 66:5

    Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

  • Romans 8:3

    For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Give.
5:23; 8:49; 16:2; Jos 7:19; 1Sa 6:5-9; Ps 50:14,15; Isa 66:5
Ro 10:2-4
we know.
16; 8:46; 14:30; 18:30; 19:6; Mr 15:28; Ro 8:3; 2Co 5:21
a sinner.
Lu 7:39; 15:2; 19:7

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Context

  • John 9:23

    Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

  • John 9:24

    Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

  • John 9:25

    He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

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John 9:24 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Así que, volvieron á llamar al hombre que había sido ciego, y dijéronle: Da gloria á Dios: nosotros sabemos que este hombre es pecador.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Ils appelèrent donc, pour la seconde fois, l’homme qui avait été aveugle, et lui dirent: Donne gloire à Dieu; nous savons que cet homme est un pécheur.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Sie riefen nun zum zweiten Male den Menschen, der blind war, und sprachen zu ihm: Gib Gott die Ehre! wir wissen, daß dieser Mensch ein Sünder ist.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Vocaverunt ergo rursum hominem qui fuerat cæcus, et dixerunt ei: Da gloriam Deo: nos scimus quia hic homo peccator est.