John 9:38
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
John 9:38 in other translations
| BSB | “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. |
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| WEB | He said, “Lord, I believe!” and he worshiped him. |
| ASV | And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. |
| YLT | and he said, ‘I believe, sir,' and bowed before him. |
| DARBY | And he said, I believe, Lord: and he did him homage. |
| BBE | And he said, Lord, I have faith. And he gave him worship. |
| Webster | And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshiped him. |
What does John 9:38 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 9:35-38
35-38. Jesus heard--that is, by intelligence brought Him. that they had cast him out; and when he had found him--by accident? Not very likely. Sympathy in that breast could not long keep aloof from its object. he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?--A question stretching purposely beyond his present attainments, in order the more quickly to lead him--in his present teachable frame--into the highest…
Barnes' Notes
And he worshipped him. He did homage to him as the Messiah and as his gracious benefactor. Mt 2:2. This shows,
1st. That it is right and natural to express thanks and praise for mercies.
2nd. All blessings should lead us to pour out our gratitude to Jesus, for it is from him that we receive them.
3rd. Especially is this true when the mind has been enlightened, when our spiritual eyes have been opened, and we are permitted to see the glories of the heavenly world.
4th. It is right to pay homage or worship to Jesus. He forbade it not. He received it on earth, and for all mercies of providence and redemption we should pay to him the tribute of humble and grateful hearts. The Syriac renders the phrase, "he worshipped him," thus: "and, casting himself down, he adored him." The Persic, "and he bowed down and adored Christ." The Arabic, "and he adored him." The Latin Vulgate, "and, falling down, he adored him."
(a) "For judgment" Jn 5:22,27, 12:47 (b) "they which see not" 1Pet 2:9 (c) "they which see might" Mt 14:33
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 9:35-38
Christ owns those who own him and his truth and ways. There is particular notice taken of such a suffer in the cause of Christ, and for the testimony of a good conscience. Our Lord Jesus graciously reveals himself to the man. Now he was made sensible what an unspeakable mercy it was, to be cured of his blindness, that he might see the Son of God. None but God is to be worshipped; so that in worshipping Jesus, he…
John 9:38 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 9:38
- Matthew 14:33
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
- Matthew 28:9
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
- John 20:28
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
- Matthew 28:17
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
- Luke 24:52
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
- Psalms 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
- Revelation 5:9-14
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. …
- Psalms 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- John 9:37
And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
- John 9:38
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
- John 9:39
And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
John 9:38 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y él dice: Creo, Señor; y adoróle. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et il dit: Je crois, Seigneur! Et il lui rendit hommage. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Er aber sprach: Ich glaube, Herr; und er huldigte ihm. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | At ille ait: Credo, Domine. Et procidens adoravit eum. |