John 9:39

And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 9:39

BSB

Then Jesus declared, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind."

AKJV

And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

CPDV

And Jesus said, "I came into this world in judgment, so that those who do not see, may see; and so that those who see, may become blind."

ERV

And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they which see not may see; and that they which see may become blind.

NHEB

Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment, that those who do not see may see; and that those who see may become blind."

SMT

And Jesus said, For judgment came I into this world, that they not seeing might see; and they seeing might be blind.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 9:39

AndG2532Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine saidG2036 ForG1519Preposition judgmentG2917Noun Neuter IG1473amcomeG2064Verb intoG1519Preposition thisG5126 worldG2889Noun Masculine thatG2443ConjunctiontheywhichseeG991Verb notG3361mightseeG991Verb andG2532ConjunctionthattheywhichseeG991VerbmightbemadeG1096Verb blindG5185Adjective

Commentary for John 9:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 9:39

Summary

Jesus states paradoxical purpose reversing spiritual perception

Place

World

Event

Jesus explains his purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD