John 9:35

"They answered him, “You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?” Then they threw him out."

Key Reflection

These verses reveal the harsh rejection Jesus faced even after performing miracles and teaching. The accusation that Jesus was "born in sins" suggests the Pharisees viewed Him as inherently sinful, dismissing His divine mission despite clear signs of His authority. Their anger and expulsion underscore the spiritual blindness and resistance to truth prevalent among religious leaders of Jesus' time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 35. Dost thou believe on the Son of God? Hitherto he had understood little of the true character of Jesus. He believed that he had power to heal him, and he inferred that he must be a prophet, Joh 9:17. He believed according to the light he had, and he now showed that he was prepared to believe all that Jesus said. This is the nature of true faith. It believes all that God has made known, and it is prepared to receive all that he will teach. The phrase Son of God here is equivalent to the Messiah. See Barnes "Mt 8:29".

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