John 9:40

40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?”

John 9:40 in Other Translations

40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

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

40 Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard him and asked, “Are you saying we’re blind?”

40 Some Pharisees overheard him and said, "Does that mean you're calling us blind?"

40 Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and asked Him, "We aren't blind too, 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 ) .

John 9:40 In-Context

38 Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.

39 Jesus said,“For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.”

40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?”

41 Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.

Cross References

• 1. Romans 2:19