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NASB | John 9:17 So they *said to the blind man again, "What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?" And he said, "He is a prophet." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 9:17 Accordingly they said to the blind man again, "What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?" And he said, "[It must be that] He is a prophet!" |
Bible Question:
Does this not infer that Jesus was a Prophet (Messenger of God) and not God himself? Thanks, Isa |
Bible Answer: Dear Isa, In John 9:17, the blind man states that Jesus is a prophet. This does not mean that Jesus was just a 'prophet', since this passage is not in any way a 'complete' declaration or revelation of who exactly Jesus is. This is only the blind man's reaction to the miracle that had just been performed on him. We have already given you several Scriptures that proves that the Bible states that Jesus is God Himself and not just a prophet. Here's a few: 1 Tim. 3:16, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 1:8, 2 Peter 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, 2:9, Philippians 2:5-6, Romans 9:5, Acts 20:28, John 1:1,18 and 20:28.. We will continue to defend this fact that is so well stated in the Bible! Nolan |