John 9:18

Translations

Modern

The Jews still did not believe that the man had been blind and had received his sight until they summoned his parents

Traditional

But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.

Literal

Therefore the Jews did not believe concerning him that he was blind and received sight, until they called the parents of him having received sight

Latin

Non crediderunt ergo Judæi de illo, quia cæcus fuisset et vidisset, donec vocaverunt parentes ejus, qui viderat:

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Greek

English

The Jews still did not believe that the man had been blind and had received his sight until they summoned his parents

Notes

John 9:18

The Pharisees wanted to dismiss the miracle. They did not want to accept that Jesus had truly healed the man.

They called the man’s parents and questioned them. They hoped the parents would deny that a real healing had taken place.

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

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His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

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