John 9:38
New International Version
Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.

New Living Translation
“Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus.

English Standard Version
He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.

Berean Standard Bible
“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
And he was saying, "I believe, Lord." And he worshiped Him.

King James Bible
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

New King James Version
Then he said, “Lord, I believe!” And he worshiped Him.

New American Standard Bible
And he said, “I believe, Lord.” And he worshiped Him.

NASB 1995
And he said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.

NASB 1977
And he said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.

Amplified Bible
And he said, “Lord, I believe [in You and Your word]!” And he worshiped Him [with reverence and awe].

Christian Standard Bible
“I believe, Lord! ” he said, and he worshiped him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I believe, Lord!” he said, and he worshiped Him.

American Standard Version
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

Contemporary English Version
The man said, "Lord, I put my faith in you!" Then he worshiped Jesus.

English Revised Version
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man bowed in front of Jesus and said, "I believe, Lord."

Good News Translation
"I believe, Lord!" the man said, and knelt down before Jesus.

International Standard Version
He said, "Lord, I do believe," and worshipped him.

Majority Standard Bible
?Lord, I believe,? he said. And he worshiped Jesus.

NET Bible
[He said, "Lord, I believe," and he worshiped him.

New Heart English Bible
He said, "Lord, I believe." and he worshiped him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshiped him.

Weymouth New Testament
"I believe, Sir," he said. And he threw himself at His feet.

World English Bible
He said, “Lord, I believe!” and he worshiped him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he said, “I believe, Lord,” and worshiped Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And he was saying, "I believe, Lord." And he worshiped Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and he said, 'I believe, sir,' and bowed before him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he said I believe, Lord. And he worshipped him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said: I believe, Lord. And falling down, he adored him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said, “I believe, Lord.” And falling prostrate, he worshipped him.

New American Bible
He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.

New Revised Standard Version
He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He said, I do believe, my Lord; and he fell down and worshipped him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he said, “I believe, my Lord”, and falling down, he worshiped him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
He said: Lord, I believe; and he worshiped him.

Godbey New Testament
And He said, I believe, Lord: and he worshiped Him.

Haweis New Testament
Then he said, Lord, I believe: and worshipped him.

Mace New Testament
then said he to Jesus, Lord, I believe: and prostrated himself before him.

Weymouth New Testament
"I believe, Sir," he said. And he threw himself at His feet.

Worrell New Testament
And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him.

Worsley New Testament
And he said, Lord, I believe; and worshipped Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Spiritual Blindness
37“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.” 38“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. 39Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”…

Cross References
John 20:28
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Luke 24:52
And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,

Matthew 28:9
Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.

Matthew 28:17
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

John 4:19
“Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet.

John 6:69
We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

John 11:27
“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Acts 10:25-26
As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

Revelation 5:14
And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

Revelation 19:10
So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

Lord.

John 20:28
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

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John 9
1. The man born blind is restored to sight.
8. He is brought to the Pharisees.
13. They are offended at it;
35. but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.
39. Who they are whom Jesus enlightens.














Then the man said
This phrase introduces the response of the man who was born blind, now healed by Jesus. The Greek word for "said" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which is a common term used in the New Testament to denote speech or declaration. This moment is significant as it marks a turning point in the man's spiritual journey. Historically, this man had been marginalized due to his blindness, but now he is given a voice and an opportunity to express his newfound faith. His response is not just a verbal acknowledgment but a profound declaration of belief.

‘Lord
The term "Lord" here is translated from the Greek "Κύριε" (Kyrie), which can mean "master" or "sir," but in this context, it is a recognition of Jesus' divine authority. This is a pivotal moment where the man acknowledges Jesus not just as a healer but as someone with divine authority. In the Jewish context of the time, calling someone "Lord" could imply a recognition of their messianic role, which is significant given the man's previous status as a blind beggar.

I believe
The Greek word for "believe" is "πιστεύω" (pisteuō), which means to have faith or trust. This is a powerful declaration of faith, especially considering the man's previous condition and the societal pressures he faced. His belief is not just intellectual assent but a deep, personal trust in Jesus. This moment is a fulfillment of the purpose of Jesus' miracle, which was not only to restore physical sight but to bring about spiritual enlightenment and faith.

and he worshiped Him
The act of worship is translated from the Greek "προσεκύνησεν" (prosekynēsen), which means to bow down or prostrate oneself in reverence. This is a significant act of devotion, indicating that the man recognizes Jesus as worthy of worship, a status reserved for God alone in Jewish tradition. This act of worship signifies the man's complete transformation and acceptance of Jesus' divine nature. In the historical and cultural context, worship was a profound expression of allegiance and reverence, marking the man's transition from physical healing to spiritual wholeness.

(38) And he said, Lord, I believe.--The title is repeated, but now with the deeper meaning. His half-faith has passed into full conviction. The spiritual education has led him step by step from "the Man that is called Jesus" (John 9:11) to the confession that He is "a prophet" (John 9:17), and that He is "of God" (John 9:33), to the belief that He is the Messiah. It is. the course of a plain man in the honesty of his heart daring to think for himself, and to act upon his convictions. He declines to be silenced by authority, or ensnared in the mazes of argument. The ultimate facts of his own consciousness supply him with a definite foundation of truth, and this is immoveable. The steps by which he advances in knowledge are a striking comment on the promise (John 7:17).

And he worshipped him.--The act of adoration is the necessary expression of his faith in the Son of God. We may not think that he has yet learnt all that this term includes; but he has at least learnt that the Son of God has the attribute of the divine glory, and is the object of human worship. It should be noted that St. John uses the word here rendered "worshipped" only when speaking of the worship of God. (Comp. also John 4:20-24; John 12:20.) . . .

Verse 38. - And he said, Lord, I believe - the Kyrie means more than in ver. 36 - and he worshipped him. The verb προσκυνεῖν is used by John for homage paid to God (John 4:20; John 12:20; and twenty-three times in the Revelation, always in the sense of "worship"). This prostration, when no prayer was offered, no forgiveness asked, but a simple act of faith exercised, was nothing less than the highest homage the man could pay. The adoration of this man is a fitting climax to the scene (John 8:59), and anticipates that of Thomas (John 20:28). The higher significance of the Sonship dawned upon him in the unearthly tone and manner of the Lord. These scenes, and the offer of Divine homage unrebuked by Jesus and uncommented upon by the evangelist, are among the most potent arguments for the belief of the Church in the Divine nature of the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Lord,
Κύριε (Kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

I believe,”
Πιστεύω (Pisteuō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

he said.
ἔφη (ephē)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he worshiped
προσεκύνησεν (prosekynēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.

[Jesus].
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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