John 9:28

Translations

Modern

Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.

Traditional

Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.

Literal

And they reviled him and said, “You are a disciple of that One, but we are disciples of Moses.

Latin

Maledixerunt ergo ei, et dixerunt: Tu discipulus illius sis: nos autem Moysi discipuli sumus.

Original

Greek

English

Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.

Notes

John 9:28–29

The Pharisees could not argue against the logic of the miracle (9:24–25, 30–33). So they abandoned reason and cursed him (see 9:34).
The harsh division between Jesus and the religious leaders was clear. They considered those who followed Jesus to have rejected Moses and Judaism.

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

1 Corinthians 4:12
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
Romans 2:17
Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God;
1 Corinthians 6:10
…nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
John 5:45–47
Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
John 7:19
Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?”
1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
Matthew 27:39
And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads
Acts 6:11–14
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”
John 9:34
They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
John 7:47–52
“Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

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

Topics

Bigotry in Their Treatment of the Young Man Who Was Born Blind, Whom Jesus Restored to Sight Church of Israel: Attachment of the Jews To Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: Pharisees The Jews: National Character of Attachment to Moses The Law of Moses: The Jews: Jealous For

John 9:28

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