John 9:16

Translations

Modern

Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

Traditional

Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.

Literal

Therefore some of the Pharisees were saying, “This man is not from God, because He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others were saying, “How is a man, a sinner, able to do such signs?” And there was division among them.

Latin

Dicebant ergo ex pharisæis quidam: Non est hic homo a Deo, qui sabbatum non custodit. Alii autem dicebant: Quomodo potest homo peccator hæc signa facere? Et schisma erat inter eos.

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Greek

English

Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

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 10:19
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So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus.
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When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.”
John 7:12
Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”
John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
John 9:24
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
Luke 13:31–33
At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”
John 9:30–33
“That is remarkable indeed!” the man said. “You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.
John 15:24
If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.
John 5:36
But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
John 6:52
At this, the Jews began to argue among themselves, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”
John 14:11
Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves.

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy 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 Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Sabbath: The Wicked: Sometimes Pretend to Zealous For

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