39 Jesus said,[1]"For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind."

Other Translations of John 9:39

King James Version

39 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.

English Standard Version

39 Jesus said, "For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind."

The Message

39 Jesus then said, "I came into the world to bring everything into the clear light of day, making all the distinctions clear, so that those who have never seen will see, and those who have made a great pretense of seeing will be exposed as blind."

New King James Version

39 And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind."

New Living Translation

39 Then Jesus told him, "I entered this world to render judgment-to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 9:39

Commentary on John 9:39-41

(Read John 9:39-41)

Christ came into the world to give sight to those who were spiritually blind. Also, that those who see might be made blind; that those who have a high conceit of their own wisdom, might be sealed up in ignorance. The preaching of the cross was thought to be folly by such as by carnal wisdom knew not God. Nothing fortifies men's corrupt hearts against the convictions of the word, more than the high opinion which others have of them; as if all that gained applause with men, must obtain acceptance with God. Christ silenced them. But the sin of the self-conceited and self-confident remains; they reject the gospel of grace, therefore the guilt of their sin remains unpardoned, and the power of their sin remains unbroken.