He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?”
Parallel translations
- WEB He answered them, “I told you already, and you didn’t listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You don’t also want to become his disciples, do you?”
- KJV He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?
- NKJV He answered them, “I told you already, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?”
- NASB He answered them, “I told you already and you did not listen; why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become His disciples too, do you?”
- NLT “Look!” the man exclaimed. “I told you once. Didn’t you listen? Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to become his disciples, too?”
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Quick answer
The man, exasperated, says he already told them and asks if they want to become Jesus' disciples too. His reply is bold and pointedly ironic.
Overview
Weary of their repeated questions, the healed man responds with courageous irony, suggesting their persistence might mean they wish to follow Jesus. His boldness contrasts sharply with his parents' fear. The verse shows faith emboldening the man to confront the authorities, even at risk to himself.
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Cross-references · 2
- Luke 22:67“If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe.
- John 9:10–15“How then were your eyes opened?” they asked.
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