Born Blind, Now Seeing
He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?” John 9:27 · Berean Standard Bible
The man has had enough. He fires back: 'I already told you and you didn't listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to be His disciples too?'
The sarcasm is unmistakable. This former beggar is now openly challenging the most powerful religious leaders in Jerusalem.
The healed man pushes back boldly against the authorities who keep asking the same questions.
This is the moment the tables turn completely. A man who used to sit begging is now standing up to the religious establishment with wit and courage.
The man's response turns from defensive to offensive, expressing exasperation at the repeated questioning and sarcastically asking whether the Pharisees wish to become Jesus' disciples.
The man's boldness has escalated remarkably. His ironic question ('mē kai humeis thelete') uses 'mē,' expecting a negative answer, but the sarcasm is unmistakable and provocative.
The healed man challenges the authorities directly, showing remarkable courage and rhetorical skill.
In a stunning reversal of power dynamics, the former blind beggar goes on the offensive against the religious elite, suggesting their persistent questioning reveals secret interest in Jesus.
25He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!”
26“What did He do to you?” they asked. “How did He open your eyes?”
27He replied, “I already told you, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?”
28Then they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.
29We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”
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