John 9:40 net — Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him,“We are not blind too, are we?”

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"Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him,“We are not blind too, are we?”"

— John 9:40, NET Bible

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John 9 — Context

37

Jesus told him,“You have seen him; he is the one speaking with you.”[

38

He said,“Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.

39

Jesus said,]“For judgment I have come into this world, so that those who do not see may gain their sight, and the ones who see may become blind.”

40

Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him,“We are not blind too, are we?”

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

John 9:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 9:40 say?
John 9:40 in the NET Bible reads: “Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him,“We are not blind too, are we?””
Where is John 9:40 in the Bible?
John 9:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 9, verse 40.
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 9:40.
What translation should I read John 9:40 in?
John 9:40 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 9:40?
John 9:40 reads (NET): “Some of the Pharisees who were with him heard this and asked him,“We are not blind too, are we?”” 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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