Thematic Bible
John 9:1 (show verse)
And when he went on his way, he saw a man blind from birth.
Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
Blindness » Healed
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Christ » Miracles of » Blind man
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Chronic
Miracles » Of Christ » Blind man
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Blindness » Healed
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Christ » Miracles of » Blind man
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Chronic
Miracles » Of Christ » Blind man
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
John 9:2 (show verse)
And his disciples put a question to him, saying, Master, was it because of this man's sin, or the sin of his father and mother, that he has been blind from birth?
John 9:3 (show verse)
Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him.
Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Miracles » Manifest » The works of God
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Miracles » Manifest » The works of God
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
John 9:4 (show verse)
While it is day we have to do the works of him who sent me: the night comes when no work may be done.
Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To work while the day lasted
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Days » The time for labor
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
natural Death » Motive » Diligence
Diligence » Required in the service of God
Duty » Pressure of » It urges to haste
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must work while the day lasted
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Working
divine Messenger » Christ
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Night » Used figuratively
Night » Illustrative of » death
Night » Unsuitable for labor
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Seizing
Pressure of duty » It urges to haste
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Wonderful » Works of God » Works of Christ
Works » Christ's
Zeal » Christ's » General references to
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
Christ » Mediator » Messenger
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » To work while the day lasted
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Days » The time for labor
death » Preparation for
death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
natural Death » Motive » Diligence
Diligence » Required in the service of God
Duty » Pressure of » It urges to haste
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » He must work while the day lasted
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » Working
divine Messenger » Christ
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Night » Used figuratively
Night » Illustrative of » death
Night » Unsuitable for labor
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Seizing
Pressure of duty » It urges to haste
Readiness » For death » Preparation for
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Working
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Wonderful » Works of God » Works of Christ
Works » Christ's
Zeal » Christ's » General references to
John 9:5 (show verse)
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
John 9:6 (show verse)
Having said these words, he put earth, mixed with water from his mouth, on the man's eyes,
John 9:7 (show verse)
And said to him, Go and make yourself clean in the bath of Siloam (the sense of the name is, Sent). So he went away and, after washing, came back able to see.
Blindness » The miraculous healing of a man born blind
spiritual Blindness » Removal of, illustrated
Effort demanded » Eyesight
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Pool » Of jerusalem » Siloam (shelah)
Pools and ponds » Mentioned in scripture » Siloam
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No vision without obedience
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
spiritual Blindness » Removal of, illustrated
Effort demanded » Eyesight
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
the Miracles of Christ » The blind restored to sight
Pool » Of jerusalem » Siloam (shelah)
Pools and ponds » Mentioned in scripture » Siloam
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No vision without obedience
Siloam » Jesus directs the blind man whom he had healed to wash in
Water » Miracles connected with » Healing powers communicated to
John 9:8 (show verse)
Then the neighbours and others who had seen him before in the street, with his hand out for money, said, Is not this the man who got money from people?
John 9:9 (show verse)
Some said, It is he: others said, No, but he is like him. He said, I am he.
John 9:10 (show verse)
So they said to him, How then were your eyes made open?
John 9:11 (show verse)
His answer was: The man who is named Jesus put earth mixed with water on my eyes, and said to me, Go and make yourself clean in Siloam: so I went away and, after washing, am now able to see.
John 9:12 (show verse)
And they said to him, Where is he? His answer was: I have no knowledge.
John 9:13 (show verse)
They took him before the Pharisees--this man who had been blind.
John 9:14 (show verse)
Now the day on which the earth was mixed by Jesus and the man's eyes were made open was the Sabbath.
John 9:15 (show verse)
So the Pharisees put more questions to him about how his eyes had been made open. And he said to them, He put earth on my eyes, and I had a wash and am able to see.
John 9:16 (show verse)
Then some of the Pharisees said, That man has not come from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath. Others said, How is it possible for a sinner to do such signs? So there was a division among them.
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Divisions caused by
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Christ » Defamed » Accused of breaking the sabbath
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
The sabbath » The wicked » Sometimes pretend to be zealous for
Christ » Opinions concerning » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
Christ » Defamed » Accused of breaking the sabbath
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
public Opinion » Power of » Divided, concerning Christ as his work
The sabbath » The wicked » Sometimes pretend to be zealous for
John 9:17 (show verse)
Again they said to the blind man, What have you to say about him for opening your eyes? And he said, He is a prophet.
John 9:18 (show verse)
Now the Jews had no belief in the statement that he had been blind and was now able to see, till they sent for the father and mother of the man whose eyes had been made open,
John 9:19 (show verse)
And put the question to them, saying, Is this your son, of whom you say that he was blind at birth? how is it then that he is now able to see?
John 9:20 (show verse)
In answer his father and mother said, We are certain that this is our son and that he was blind at birth:
John 9:21 (show verse)
But how it is he is now able to see, or who made his eyes open, we are not able to say: put the question to him; he is old enough to give an answer for himself.
John 9:22 (show verse)
They said this because of their fear of the Jews: for the Jews had come to an agreement that if any man said that Jesus was the Christ he would be put out of the Synagogue.
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Cowardice » Instances of » Parents of the blind man, who was restored to sight
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of man
public Opinion » Feared by » The parents of the man who was born blind
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Cowardice » Instances of » Parents of the blind man, who was restored to sight
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of man
public Opinion » Feared by » The parents of the man who was born blind
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
John 9:23 (show verse)
That was the reason why they said, He is old enough; put the question to him.
John 9:24 (show verse)
So they sent a second time for the man who had been blind and they said to him, Give glory to God: it is clear to us that this man is a sinner.
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Scoffers
Hindrances » Test believers » Scoffers
John 9:25 (show verse)
He said in answer, I have no knowledge if he is a sinner or not, but one thing I am certain about; I was blind, and now I see.
spiritual Blindness » Removal of, illustrated
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Man born blind
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Experience (knowledge experimental) » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
experimental Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
One thing » Known
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Man born blind
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Experience (knowledge experimental) » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
experimental Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Qualified the blind man to testify
One thing » Known
John 9:26 (show verse)
Then they said to him, What did he do to you? how did he give you the use of your eyes?
John 9:27 (show verse)
His answer was: I have said it before, but your ears were shut: why would you have me say it again? is it your desire to become his disciples?
John 9:28 (show verse)
And they were angry with him and said, You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.
Bigotry » Instances of » In their treatment of the young man who was born blind, whom jesus restored to sight
Church of israel » Attachment of the jews to
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Jewish » Pride
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to moses
the Law of moses » The jews » Zealous for
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Church of israel » Attachment of the jews to
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Jewish » Pride
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to moses
the Law of moses » The jews » Zealous for
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
John 9:29 (show verse)
We are certain that God gave his word to Moses: but as for this man, we have no knowledge where he comes from.
Bigotry » Instances of » In their treatment of the young man who was born blind, whom jesus restored to sight
Church of israel » Attachment of the jews to
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life
Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to moses
the Law of moses » The jews » Zealous for
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Church of israel » Attachment of the jews to
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life
Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised
Jews, the » National character of » Attachment to moses
the Law of moses » The jews » Zealous for
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
John 9:30 (show verse)
The man said in answer, Why, here is a strange thing! You have no knowledge where he comes from though he gave me the use of my eyes.
John 9:31 (show verse)
We have knowledge that God does not give ear to sinners, but if any man is a worshipper of God and does his pleasure, to him God's ears are open.
John 9:32 (show verse)
In all the years nobody has ever before seen the eyes of a man blind from birth made open.
John 9:33 (show verse)
If this man did not come from God he would be unable to do anything.
John 9:34 (show verse)
Their answer was: You came to birth through sin; do you make yourself our teacher? And they put him out of the Synagogue.
Bigotry » Instances of » In their treatment of the young man who was born blind, whom jesus restored to sight
Church » Of the jews excommunication from » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Confession » Of Christ
Contempt » For the righteous
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Excommunication » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Government » Ecclesiastical » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Church » Of the jews excommunication from » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Confession » Of Christ
Contempt » For the righteous
Converts » Zealous » The blind men
Excommunication » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The blind man whom jesus healed on the sabbath
Government » Ecclesiastical » Excommunication as practised among the jews
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
John 9:35 (show verse)
It came to the ears of Jesus that they had put him out, and meeting him he said, Have you faith in the Son of man?
John 9:36 (show verse)
He said in answer, And who is he, Lord? Say, so that I may have faith in him.
John 9:37 (show verse)
Jesus said to him, You have seen him; it is he who is talking to you.
John 9:38 (show verse)
And he said, Lord, I have faith. And he gave him worship.
John 9:39 (show verse)
And Jesus said, I came into this world to be a judge, so that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.
John 9:40 (show verse)
These words came to the ears of the Pharisees who were with him and they said to him, Are we, then, blind?
John 9:41 (show verse)
Jesus said to them, If you were blind you would have no sin: but now that you say, We see; your sin is there still.
Ignorance » Of self » It retains sin in the heart
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches people (in jerusalem)
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Responsibility » Personal
ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
Sin » Against knowledge
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches people (in jerusalem)
Judgment » According to privilege
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Responsibility according to
Opportunity » Judgment according to » Judgment according to privilege
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Responsibility » Personal
ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
Sin » Against knowledge
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
the future » The last judgment » Judgment according to privilege