John 9:40

“And some of the Pharisees which were with him, etc.] Who had followed him, and were watching him, and observing what he said and did, in order to take all advantages, and every opportunity against him, they could, heard these words, and said unto him, are we blind also? they perceived he pointed at them, and therefore with indignation ask this question, taking it as a great affront unto them, to put such wise, learned, and knowing men as they in company with the ignorant and unlearned common people; (see <234219> Isaiah 42:19).”

“Are we blind also?--We, the constituted, recognized guides of the people in spiritual things? pride and rage prompting the question.”

“9:40-41 Are you saying we’re blind? Jesus answered that those who claim to hold all religious truth will discover that they are blind, while those who recognize their spiritual poverty will find true sight. In the story, the blind man and his family frequently confessed that they did not know, while the Pharisees repeatedly stated their confidence and remained guilty because of their religious pride. If they had confessed their ignorance and admitted their spiritual blindness, they would be guiltless. Instead, their conscious and willful rejection of Jesus established their guilt.”

“Are: Joh 9:34, Joh 7:47-52; Mat 15:12-14, Mat 23:16-28; Luke 11:39-54; Rom 2:19-22; Rev 3:17 John 9:41”