John 9:14

Translations

Modern

Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath.

Traditional

And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.

Literal

Now it was a Sabbath—the day on which Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes.

Latin

Erat autem sabbatum quando lutum fecit Jesus, et aperuit oculos ejus.

Original

Greek

English

Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders The Pharisees John’s Profile of Discipleship Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Blind Man Healedc. AD 29

Related verses

John 5:9
Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,
Matthew 12:1–14
At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.
Luke 13:10–17
One Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,
Mark 2:23–3:6
One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain as they walked along.
John 5:16
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.
John 7:21–23
Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed.
Luke 14:1
One Sabbath, Jesus went to eat in the home of a leading Pharisee, and those in attendance were watching Him closely.
Luke 6:1–11
One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

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

Topics

Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Sabbath: Works of Mercy Lawful On

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