John 9:40

40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this, and they said to him, "Are we also blind?"

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 ) .

John 9:40 In-Context

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

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

40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this, and they said to him, "Are we also blind?"

41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, 'We see,' your guilt remains.