John 9:40

40 And those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, 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 and he said, `I believe, sir,' and bowed before him.

39 And Jesus said, `For judgment I to this world did come, that those not seeing may see, and those seeing may become blind.'

40 And those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and they said to him, `Are we also blind?'

41 Jesus said to them, `If ye were blind, ye were not having had sin, but now ye say -- We see, therefore doth your sin remain.