John 9:40

40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, "Surely we are not blind, are we?"

John 9:40 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:40

And some of the Pharisees which were with him
Who had followed him, and were watching him, and observing what he said and did, in order to take all advantages, and every opportunity against him, they could,

heard these words, and said unto him, are we blind also?
they perceived he pointed at them, and therefore with indignation ask this question, taking it as a great affront unto them, to put such wise, learned, and knowing men as they in company with the ignorant and unlearned common people; see ( Isaiah 42:19 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

John 9:40 In-Context

38 He said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped him.

39 Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind."

40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, "Surely we are not blind, are we?"

41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, "We see,' your sin remains.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

John 9:40

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John 9:40 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:40 In-Context