John 9:3

Jesus. See App-98.

Neither... nor. Greek. oute... oute.

but that. Supply the Ellipsis: but [he was born blind] in order that. Here we have the real answer to the question in John 9:2.

works. See note on John 4:34.

God. App-98.

in. Greek. en. App-104.

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