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John 9

John 9:33

The Pharisees Investigate the Healing · John 9:13–34
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Translations

Modern
If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”
Traditional
If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.
Literal
If this man were not from God, He would be able to do nothing.”
Latin
Nisi esset hic a Deo, non poterat facere quidquam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
If this man were not from God, He could do no such thing.”

Notes

John 9:32–33

Only God could give sight to someone born blind. By healing the man, Jesus gave the Jewish leaders an obvious sign that he was from God and was the Messiah (compare Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 35:5; 42:7).

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.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Confessing Christ: Man Born Blind Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Jesus, the Christ: Received Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: Pharisees Testimony: Religious, Exemplified