John 9:38

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 9:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
John 9:38 — American Standard Version

Context — John 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said, Lord, I believe, etc.] He immediately found faith in his soul, and that in exercise, moving towards, and acting upon Christ, as the Son of God, and true Messiah, for everlasting life and salvation; and as soon as he did perceive it, he made an open and hearty profession of it: and he worshipped him: as God, with religious worship and adoration, not only trusting in him, but ascribing honour, glory, and blessing to him, which are due to God only, and not a creature.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“he said, Lord, I believe: and he worshipped him--a faith and a worship, beyond doubt, meant to express far more than he would think proper to any human "prophet" (Joh 9:17) --the unstudied, resistless expression, probably of SUPREME faith and adoration, though without the full understanding of what that implied.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I believe - This was the overflowing expression of gratitude and faith. And he worshipped him - He did homage to him as the Messiah and as his gracious benefactor. See the notes at Matthew 2:2. This shows: That it is right and natural to express thanks and praise for mercies. All blessings should lead us to pour out our gratitude to Jesus, for it is from him that we receive them. Especially is this true when the mind has been enlightened, when our spiritual eyes have been opened, and we are permitted to see the glories of the heavenly world. It is right to pay homage or worship to Jesus. He forbade it not. He received it on earth, and for all mercies of providence and redemption we should…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Lord: Joh 20:28; Psa 2:12, Psa 45:11; Mat 14:33, Mat 28:9, Mat 28:17; Luk 24:52; Rev 5:9-14 John 9:39”
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