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John 9

John 9:1

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind · John 9:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth,
Traditional
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
Literal
And passing by, He saw a man blind from birth.
Latin
Et præteriens Jesus vidit hominem cæcum a nativitate:

Interlinear

Greek
English
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth,

Notes

John 9:1–41

At the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus claimed to be the light of the world (chapters 7–8; see 8:12). Now John tells about Jesus giving light, both physically and spiritually, to a blind man who lived in darkness (see 9:5).

The story ends with a surprising reversal (a complete change) of roles: The man who had been blind was assumed to live in spiritual darkness. Yet he came to see and accept God’s light. The Pharisees could see with their physical eyes. People thought they were spiritually enlightened (well taught and wise). However, they refused to believe. In the end, they were shown to be spiritually blind.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blindness Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Miracle Pool of Siloam

Topics

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