What does John 9:34 mean?

John 9:34 highlights themes such as rejection, faith, judgment when read in context.

How should I apply John 9:34 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

32Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

33If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

35Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

36He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

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John 8:41
The Pharisees' rejection of Jesus parallels their rejection of the healed man.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, similar to the blind man's experience.
Luke 6:22
Jesus speaks of being reviled for his name, which the blind man experiences.