Joh 9:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him” (John 9:3 ). Jesus explained that the man’s blindness was not a punishment, but an opportunity for God’s power and mercy to be shown. Suffering is not always caused by personal sin; sometimes God allows it for a greater purpose.

‏ John 9:3

v. 3: Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him” (John 9:3 ^a). Jesus explained that the man’s blindness was not a punishment, but an opportunity for God’s power and mercy to be shown. Suffering is not always caused by personal sin; sometimes God allows it for a greater purpose.