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John 9

John 9:37

Spiritual Blindness · John 9:35–41
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Translations

Modern
“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”
Traditional
And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
Literal
Jesus said to him, “You have both seen Him, and He is the One speaking with you.”
Latin
Et dixit ei Jesus: Et vidisti eum, et qui loquitur tecum, ipse est.

Original

Greek
English
“You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.”

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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