John 9:12
New International Version
“Where is this man?” they asked him. “I don’t know,” he said.

New Living Translation
“Where is he now?” they asked. “I don’t know,” he replied.

English Standard Version
They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”

Berean Standard Bible
“Where is He?” they asked. “I do not know,” he answered.

Berean Literal Bible
And they said to him, "Where is He?" He says, "I do not know."

King James Bible
Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

New King James Version
Then they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

New American Standard Bible
And they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

NASB 1995
They said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

NASB 1977
And they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said to him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

Amplified Bible
They asked him, “Where is He?” He said, “I do not know.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Where is he? ” they asked. “I don’t know,” he said.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Where is He?” they asked.” I don’t know,” he said.

American Standard Version
And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.

Contemporary English Version
"Where is he now?" they asked. "I don't know," he answered.

English Revised Version
And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They asked him, "Where is that man?" The man answered, "I don't know."

Good News Translation
"Where is he?" they asked. "I don't know," he answered.

International Standard Version
They asked him, "Where is that man?" He said, "I don't know!"

Majority Standard Bible
“Where is He?” they asked. “I do not know,” he answered.

NET Bible
They said to him, "Where is that man?" He replied, "I don't know."

New Heart English Bible
Then they asked him, "Where is he?" He said, "I do not know."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said they to him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

Weymouth New Testament
"Where is he?" they inquired, but the man did not know.

World English Bible
Then they asked him, “Where is he?” He said, “I don’t know.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
they said, therefore, to him, “Where is that One?” He says, “I have not known.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they said to him, "Where is He?" He says, "I do not know."

Young's Literal Translation
they said, therefore, to him, 'Where is that one?' he saith, 'I have not known.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Then said they to him, Where is he? He says I know not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they said to him: Where is he? He saith: I know not.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”

New American Bible
And they said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I don’t know.”

New Revised Standard Version
They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They said to him, Where is he? He said to them, I do not know.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
They were saying to him, “Where is he?” He said to them, “ I do not know.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then they said to him: "Where is he? He said: I know not.

Godbey New Testament
They said to him, Where is He? He says, I know not.

Haweis New Testament
They said to him, Where is he? He replied, I know not.

Mace New Testament
then said they to him, where is he? I don't know, said he.

Weymouth New Testament
"Where is he?" they inquired, but the man did not know.

Worrell New Testament
And they said to him, "Where is He?" He says, I know not."

Worsley New Testament
Then said they unto him, Where is He? he answered, I know not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
11He answered, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and anointed my eyes, and He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed and received my sight.” 12“Where is He?” they asked. I do not know,” he answered. 13They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind.…

Cross References
John 1:19-28
And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ...

John 5:12-13
“Who is this man who told you to pick it up and walk?” they asked. / But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.

John 7:11
So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”

John 8:19
“Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”

John 10:24
So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

John 11:47-48
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”

John 12:34
The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

John 14:5
“Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”

John 16:17-18
Then some of His disciples asked one another, “Why is He telling us, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” / They kept asking, “Why is He saying, ‘a little while’? We do not understand what He is saying.”

John 20:13
“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

Matthew 11:3
to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

Mark 8:23-25
So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. / The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.” / Once again Jesus placed His hands on the man’s eyes, and when he opened them his sight was restored, and he could see everything clearly.

Luke 7:19-20
So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’”

Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. / When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. / “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. ...

Acts 3:10-11
they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. / While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.


Treasury of Scripture

Then said they to him, Where is he? He said, I know not.

Where.

John 5:11-13
He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk…

John 7:11
Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?

Exodus 2:18-20
And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? …

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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.














‘Where is He?’
This phrase reflects the curiosity and intrigue of the people who witnessed the miraculous healing of the man born blind. The Greek word for "where" is "pou," which indicates a search for location or presence. In the context of the Gospel of John, this question is not merely about physical location but also about seeking understanding of Jesus' identity and mission. Historically, this reflects the common reaction to Jesus' miracles, as people were often left wondering about the source of His power and authority. Theologically, it underscores the human quest for God and the desire to know where and how He is at work in the world.

they asked
The act of asking signifies a communal inquiry, suggesting that the miracle had a profound impact on the community. The Greek verb "erōtaō" implies a request for information, often with a sense of urgency or importance. This reflects the broader narrative of John's Gospel, where questions about Jesus' identity and origin are central themes. Theologically, it highlights the role of community in the journey of faith, as people come together to seek understanding and truth.

‘I do not know,’
The man's response, "I do not know," is both literal and symbolic. The Greek phrase "ouk oida" indicates a lack of knowledge or awareness. This reflects the man's limited understanding of who Jesus is, despite experiencing His miraculous power. Historically, this response is typical of many who encountered Jesus; they experienced His works but did not fully comprehend His divine nature. Theologically, it speaks to the mystery of faith and the journey of coming to know Christ more fully. It also emphasizes humility and the acknowledgment of human limitations in understanding the divine.

he answered
The phrase "he answered" uses the Greek verb "apokrinomai," which means to respond or reply. This indicates the man's willingness to engage with those questioning him, despite his lack of complete understanding. In the broader scriptural context, this reflects the theme of testimony and witness found throughout the Gospel of John. The man, though not fully aware of Jesus' identity, becomes a witness to His power and a participant in the unfolding revelation of Christ. Theologically, it encourages believers to share their experiences of God, even when they do not have all the answers, trusting that their testimony can lead others to seek and find Christ.

(12) I know not.--He had not returned to our Lord (John 9:7), who was passing by when He spoke to him (John 9:1), and by the time the man had gone to the pool and had returned would have gone beyond his knowledge.

Verse 12. - They say unto him, Where is that Man (Jesus)? He saith, I know not.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Where
Ποῦ (Pou)
Adverb
Strong's 4226: Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

He?”
ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.

they asked.
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“I do not know,”
οἶδα (oida)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

he answered.
Λέγει (Legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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