John 9:31

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እግዚአብሔር ኃጢአተኞችን እንደማይሰማ የታወቀ ነው፤ ነገር ግን እግዚአብሔርን የሚያመልክና ፈቃዱንም የሚፈጽም ሰው ሲኖር እርሱን እግዚአብሔር ይሰማዋል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is spoken by the formerly blind man Jesus healed in John's Gospel. It says God doesn't listen to sinners but listens to those who worship Him and obey His will.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always tells lies, so you don't really trust them when they ask for something. But if your other friend is honest and does the right thing, you're more likely to help them out. That's kind of like how God listens to people based on their actions.

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples around 90 AD. It addresses a mostly Greek-speaking audience with some Jewish background, emphasizing Jesus as the Son of God and focusing on his signs or miracles.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're trying to get your parents' help with something important. If you've been disrespectful or dishonest lately, they might not listen as well. But if you've been doing the right thing and showing respect, they're more likely to take you seriously—just like God listens to those who follow His will.

Topics

• prayer
• obedience
• hearing from God
• sin
• faithfulness
• worship

Related Verses

• Psalms 66:18
• Proverbs 28:9
• Ezekiel 36:27
• James 4:3
• John 15:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who spoke this verse?

The formerly blind man who was healed by Jesus speaks this verse, showing his newfound faith and understanding about God.

Does this mean God doesn't hear all prayers?

This verse emphasizes that God listens to those who obey His will. It suggests He may not respond to the prayers of sinners in the same way as to those who are faithful.

How does obedience relate to being heard by God?

According to this verse, if you worship God and do His will, then you can expect that your prayers might be more likely to be answered. It's about aligning your life with what God desires.

What does it mean to 'do his will'?

'Doing His will' means living in accordance with God’s commands and values, which include loving others, seeking righteousness, and following Jesus’ teachings.