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.
Original Language Analysis
ἀπεκρίθη
answered
G611
ἀπεκρίθη
answered
Strong's:
G611
Word #:
1 of 17
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
οὖν
G3767
ἐκεῖνος
He
G1565
ἐκεῖνος
He
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
3 of 17
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἶδα
I know
G1492
οἶδα
I know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
10 of 17
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
οἶδα
I know
G1492
οἶδα
I know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
12 of 17
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
13 of 17
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Cross References
1 John 5:10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.John 9:30The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.John 5:11He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
Historical Context
This simple, powerful testimony has inspired countless Christians facing hostile questioning. Personal experience of Christ's work provides firm ground when theological debates swirl. The man doesn't claim omniscience, just one thing certainly known.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the 'one thing you know' about what Christ has done in your life?
- Why is personal testimony powerful even against sophisticated opposition?
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Analysis & Commentary
'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.' This is one of the Bible's great testimonies. The man refuses to debate theology he doesn't understand but maintains what he knows from experience. 'One thing I know'—his certainty is experiential, not theoretical. They cannot argue him out of what he has experienced.