John 9:39 kjv — And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see migh…

King James Version

"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."

— John 9:39, King James Version

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John 9 — Context

36

He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

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And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

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And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

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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.

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

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Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

John 9:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:39 say?
John 9:39 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is John 9:39 in the Bible?
John 9:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 39.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 9:39.
What translation should I read John 9:39 in?
John 9:39 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 9:39?
John 9:39 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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