John 9:39

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”

Traditional

And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Literal

And Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, so that those not seeing may see and those seeing may become blind.”

Latin

Et dixit Jesus: In judicium ego in hunc mundum veni: ut qui non vident videant, et qui vident cæci fiant.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”

Notes

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

John’s Profile of Discipleship Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Blind Man Healedc. AD 29

Related verses

John 3:19
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
John 12:46
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
1 John 2:11
But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
John 12:40–41
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”
Luke 1:79
…to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
2 Corinthians 4:4–6
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Romans 11:7–10
What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
John 5:22–27
Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,
Matthew 13:13–15
This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’

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 Malachi, Book of Pool of Siloam

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Teaches People (In Jerusalem) Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Spiritual Blindness: Christ Appointed to Remove Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

John 9:39

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