Joh 9:41, Act 26:9 | JFB | STEP | 39-41. Jesus said-- perhaps at the same time, but after a crowd, including some of the skeptical and scornful rulers, had, on seeing Jesus talking with the healed youth, hastened to the spot. that they which see not might see, &c.-- rising to that sight of which the natural vision communicated to the youth was but the symbol. (See on , and compare ). that they which see might be made blind-- judicially incapable of apprehending and receiving the truth, to which they have wilfully shut their eyes.

‏ John 9:41

39-41. Jesus said--perhaps at the same time, but after a crowd, including some of the skeptical and scornful rulers, had, on seeing Jesus talking with the healed youth, hastened to the spot.

that they which see not might see, &c.--rising to that sight of which the natural vision communicated to the youth was but the symbol. (See on Joh 9:5, and compare Lu 4:18).

that they which see might be made blind--judicially incapable of apprehending and receiving the truth, to which they have wilfully shut their eyes.

‏ Acts 26:9

9-15. (See on Ac 9:1, &c.; and compare Ac 22:4, &c.)