John 9:22

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Literal

His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews already had agreed together that if anyone should confess Him as Christ, he would be expelled from the synagogue.

Latin

Hæc dixerunt parentes ejus, quoniam timebant Judæos: jam enim conspiraverunt Judæi, ut si quis eum confiteretur esse Christum, extra synagogam fieret.

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Greek

English

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.

Notes

John 9:20–22

His parents confirmed that their son had been born blind, but they hesitated to judge how he could see because they were afraid of the social consequences.

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 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
John 7:13
Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.
Luke 6:22
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
Isaiah 57:11
Whom have you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and failed to remember Me or take this to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear Me?
John 12:42–43
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
John 9:34
They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.
Acts 4:18
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”
Isaiah 51:12
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
John 7:45–52
Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?”
Psalm 27:1–2
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Acts 5:40
At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Cowardice: Parents of the Blind Man, Who Was Restored to Sight Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Opinions Persecution of the Disciples Public Opinion: Feared by The Parents of the Man Who Was Born Blind Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Synagogue: Primarily an Assembly of Jews and God-Fearers of Religious Courts Synagogues: Offenders Were often: Expelled From Unholy Fear is Described as a Fear of Man

John 9:22

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