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John 9:37

What does John 9:37 mean?

A plain-English look at John 9:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 9:37 means

Jesus reveals Himself plainly: “Thou hast both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.” The man who had never seen now sees the Son of God with his own eyes. Jesus ties the gift of sight to the greater gift of revelation—physical healing served a higher end. This clear self-disclosure leaves no ambiguity about Jesus’ identity. The One who gave him sight is the One worthy of faith. Here the sign reaches its intended goal: leading a person to recognize and trust Jesus as the Son of God, the rightful object of faith and worship.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and he it is that speaketh with thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Jesus said to him, You have seen him; it is he who is talking to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus said to him, `Thou hast both seen him, and he who is speaking with thee is he;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus said to him: Thou hast both seen him; and it is he that talketh with thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jesus said to him, Thou hast both seen him, and he that speaks with thee is he.

Context

This statement answers the man’s request for identification. It completes the arc from ignorance to recognition. With Jesus’ identity made explicit, the narrative approaches its climax in the man’s response. The scene stands in contrast to the leaders’ claim of not knowing where Jesus is from. Whereas they remain blind by choice, this man is granted sight and understanding. The next verse will record his confession and worship, the fitting response to the revelation just given.

v.36He answered and said, And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him?

v.37This passage

v.38And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 25:14

    The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

  • Matthew 11:25

    At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:

  • John 4:26

    Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

  • Psalms 25:8

    Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.

  • Matthew 13:11

    And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

  • John 14:21

    He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him.

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