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John 9

John 9:36

Spiritual Blindness · John 9:35–41
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Translations

Modern
“Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.”
Traditional
He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
Literal
He answered and said, “And who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?”
Latin
Respondit ille, et dixit: Quis est, Domine, ut credam in eum?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.”

Notes

John 9:35–38

Jesus urged the man who had been blind to understand the miracle and recognize the one who healed him. The man immediately showed faith and honored Jesus in the same way he would honor God (9:38; compare 20:28).

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

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

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Confession of Christ Converts: Zealous: The Blind Men Faith: Faith in Christ: The Blind Man Whom Jesus Healed on the Sabbath Jesus, the Christ: Son of God