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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: Hi Isa, I am writing to you as one who knows and loves this Prophet as the Son of God, and as God Himself in the flesh. I am one who is interested in the capitalization of Deity. I would notice by your question that capitalization is not necessarily a prime consideration for you. I prefer the NASB and the NKJ versions of the Scriptures for they capitalize Deity. I would agree with your capitalization of Prophet and Messenger but God Himself should be capitalized. Look at your passage in John once more and capitalize in your mind the Prophet, the Man, and know for yourself that this One is not a sinner, but rather was and is the One who forgives sin. John 9:35, "Jesus heard that they had put him out; and finding him, He said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" He answered and said, "And who is He, Lord (or Sir), that I may believe in Him?" Jesus said to him, "You have seen Him and He is the One who is talking to you." And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him. There is only one true God and He is to be worshiped. The wonder of it all; that He should come to the earth to die for us, that our sins could be forgiven, and that we may know Him. |