Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 9:40

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 9:40 - 9:40

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - John 9:40 - 9:40

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40. ἐκ τ. Φ … ὄντες. Those of the P. who were with Him, who still considered themselves in some degree His disciples.

μὴ καὶ ἡμ. Surely we also are not blind: comp. Joh 9:27, Joh 6:67. Of course they understand Him to be speaking figuratively. It is strange that any should have understood their question as referring to bodily sight. They mean that they, the most enlightened among the most enlightened nation, must be among ‘those who see.’ ‘Have we not recognised Thee as a teacher come from God (Joh 3:2) and listened to Thee until now? Are we also blind?’