John 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 21

1 And passing by, He saw a man blind from birth.

2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, Teacher, who sinned, this one, or his parents, that he was born blind?

3 Jesus answered, Neither this one nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.

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Chapter Summary

1 The man who was born blind is made to see. 13 The Pharisees excommunicate him: 35 But he is received by Jesus.

Key Greek Words

τυφλός blind G5185
ἀναβλέπω receive sight, see again G308
ἁμαρτία sin G266
φῶς light G5457
πιστεύω believe into G4100
προσκυνέω worship G4352

People & Context

Jesus

Heals the man born blind with clay, declares Himself the Light of the world, and receives the man's worship

Man born blind

Given sight by Jesus; boldly testifies before the Pharisees and is cast out, then believes

Pharisees

Interrogate the healed man over the Sabbath healing, divide over Jesus, and expel the man

The man's parents

Confirm their son was born blind but defer to him, fearing expulsion from the synagogue

The Jews

Refuse to believe the healing and resolve to expel any who confess Jesus as Christ

Timeline

Healing the Man Born Blind

Jesus heals a man blind from birth by anointing his eyes with clay and sending him to the pool of Siloam, resulting in the man's expulsion from the synagogue.

John 9:1-38

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