Giovanni 9:40

40 Ed alcuni de’ Farisei ch’eran con lui udirono queste cose, e gli dissero: Siamo ancora noi ciechi?

Giovanni 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 ) .

Giovanni 9:40 In-Context

38 Allora egli disse: Io credo, Signore, e l’adorò.

39 Poi Gesù disse: Io son venuto in questo mondo per far giudicio, acciocchè coloro che non veggono veggano, e coloro che veggono divengan ciechi.

40 Ed alcuni de’ Farisei ch’eran con lui udirono queste cose, e gli dissero: Siamo ancora noi ciechi?

41 Gesù disse loro: Se voi foste ciechi, non avreste alcun peccato; ma ora voi dite: Noi veggiamo; perciò il vostro peccato rimane.