Bible Verse Lookup
Jn 9:39
Chapter 9
39
Jesus said:
“I came into this world to carry out a judgment: Those who do not see might see, and those who see might become blind.”
Jesus said:
“I came into this world to carry out a judgment: Those who do not see might see, and those who see might become blind.”
Commentaries
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
This chapter of fascinating storytelling and profound theology highlights two contrasting attitudes: the sincerity of a blind man with good judgment and the closed-mindedness of the religious leaders. The blind man not only regains his physical sight but also discovers the light of faith. The Pharisees, however, refuse to open their eyes to the truth, ignoring the evidence of the facts. A strong connection between sin and blindness unifies the entire chapter. There are two kinds of blindness: one that accepts faith and sees the truth, and another that rejects faith and lives in falsehood.
Epilogue
(35-41). Unlike the Pharisees, who expelled the healed blind man, Jesus seeks him out. He asks him a surprising question: “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” (35). The blind man’s response shows he didn’t fully understand Jesus’ identity. Still, he senses that after opening his eyes, Jesus is inviting him to follow him as the ultimate source of life. The healed man shows his faith through a gesture: he bows down before Jesus in worship. Could Jesus be the new temple of God’s presence? After being expelled from the temple, the healed blind man now finds a new place to worship God in Jesus.