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John 9:38-40
International Children’s Bible
John 9:38-40
International Children’s Bible
38 He said, “Yes, Lord, I believe!” Then the man bowed and worshiped Jesus.
39 Jesus said, “I came into this world so that the world could be judged. I came so that the blind[a] could see and so that those who see will become blind.”
40 Some of the Pharisees were near Jesus. When they heard him say this, they asked, “What? Are you saying that we are blind, too?”
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- 9:39 blind Jesus is talking about people who are spiritually blind, not physically blind.
John 9:38-40
New International Version
John 9:38-40
New International Version
38 Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.(A)
39 Jesus said,[a] “For judgment(B) I have come into this world,(C) so that the blind will see(D) and those who see will become blind.”(E)
40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?”(F)
Footnotes
- John 9:39 Some early manuscripts do not have Then the man said … 39 Jesus said.
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