João 9
Matthew Henry · Citado em PreceptAustin
João 9
Henry - He could have cured him with a word, as he did others, but he chose to do it in this way to show that he is not tied to any method. He made clay of his own spittle, because there was no water near; and he would teach us not to be nice or curious. … Christ did this to magnify his power in making a blind man to see by that method which one would think more likely to make a seeing man blind. Daubing clay on the eyes would close them up, but never open them. Note, the power of God often works by contraries; and he makes men feel their own blindness before he gives them sight. NET NOTE - TECHNICAL NOTE - clay (moistened earth of a clay-like consistency). The textual variant preserved in the Syriac text of Ephraem's commentary on the Diatessaron ("he made eyes from his clay") probably arose from the interpretation given by Irenaeus in Against Heresies: "that which the Artificer, the Word, had omitted to form in the womb, he then supplied in public." This involves taking the clay as an allusion to Gen 2:7, which is very unlikely. Have you ever heard the toast in an old movie when someone says “Here’s mud in your eye”? One online source said…This toast may have been popular with the soldiers slogging through the muddy trenches of WWI, but it did not originate with them, as many believe. It was being bandied about in U.S. saloons as early as 1890 and was popular with the English fox hunting and race horse crowd before then. Most likely it’s a back-handed toast among jockeys, meaning “Here’s to you losing the race.” If you’ve ever been to a race track after a good rain, you’ll note that the leading horses throw up a lot a mud and the trailing jockeys tend to get splattered from head to toe. The phrase was all the more pertinent before the introduction of goggles to the sport. Christ became a “mud-slinging” preacher here. - David Owen QUESTION - Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles? ANSWER - Near Decapolis, some people brought Jesus a deaf man who could hardly talk. Jesus healed the man, of course, but in an interesting manner: “Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue” (Mark 7:33). Later, in the town of Bethsaida, Jesus healed a blind man. Again, the miracle was preceded by spitting: “He . . . spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him” (Mark 8:23). To heal a man born blind, Jesus “spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes” (John 9:6). Certainly, Jesus, the divine Son of God, does not need physical props to work miracles. In many cases, Jesus merely spoke, and healing followed (e.g., Matthew 15:28; Luke 17:12-14). Yet, in three cases, Jesus used His spittle in the process of healing. One possible reason for Jesus’ use of His saliva has to do with the beliefs of His contemporary culture. Several Roman writers and Jewish rabbis considered saliva to be a valid treatment for blindness. Since the people of that day had a high view of saliva’s healing properties, Jesus used spit to communicate His intention to heal. Those being healed would have naturally interpreted Jesus’ spitting as a sign that they would soon be cured. The greater need of each of those healed was the need for increased faith. Jesus recognized this spiritual need and offered a physical action as a means of raising their expectations and focusing their faith on Himself. Thus, in Mark 8, the man’s spiritual sight was strengthened even as physical sight was imparted to him. It is possible that Jesus’ use of mud in John 9 was meant to parallel God’s original creation of man: “The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7). In other words, Jesus showed His power as the Creator by imitating the original creation of man: He used the “dust of the ground” to give the man born blind new sight. The creative power of Jesus’ miracle was not lost on the man who was healed: “Since the world began it has been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind. If this Man were not from God, He could do nothing” (John 9:32-33, NKJV). Jesus healed many people in His ministry; in fact, there was no sickness or infirmity that He could not heal (Matthew 4:23). Significantly, the details of each miracle vary slightly. Jesus never healed the same way twice. The variety of methods used by the Lord eliminates confidence in any one technique or modus operandi. Healing is not the product of any talisman, amulet, spell, or process. Healing comes from the power of God. When Jesus healed, with or without spit, the response was usually something like this: “This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, ‘We have never seen anything like this!’” (Mark 2:12).GotQuestions.org Jon Courson - The same Jesus who says, ‘Anoint your eyes with eyesalve,’ is the One who put mud in the blind man’s eyes in John 9. The way of the Great Physician is to allow irritation to produce illumination. ‘You’re seeing everything in a carnal way,’ He says, ‘and you need to humble yourself before Me and deal with the mud.’ ‘Ouch,’ we say. ‘That mud hurts.’ But in reality, there must be an awareness of the problems in our hearts and the troubles in our souls before we can see. ‘Search me, O God,’ cried David, ‘and see if there be any wicked way in me’ (Ps 139:23,24). Listen, if you’re feeling Laodicean (Rev 3:14-21), if you feel lukewarm, you need to ask the Great Physician to search you, for that will be the eyesalve which will allow you to see clearly. Truly, confession precedes vision as surely as irritation precedes illumination. How long has it been, dear saint, since you’ve been on your face before the Lord saying, ‘Search me concerning the words on my lips, the bitterness in my heart, the thoughts on my mind’? Truly, confession precedes vision as surely as irritation precedes illumination. A Day's Journey John 9:7 and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent). So he went away and washed, and came back seeing. BGT John 9:7 καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ὕπαγε νίψαι εἰς τὴν κολυμβήθραν τοῦ Σιλωάμ (ὃ ἑρμηνεύεται ἀπεσταλμένος). ἀπῆλθεν οὖν καὶ ἐνίψατο καὶ ἦλθεν βλέπων. KJV John 9:7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. NET John 9:7 and said to him, "Go wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated "sent"). So the blind man went away and washed, and came back seeing. CSB John 9:7 "Go," He told him, "wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means "Sent"). So he left, washed, and came back seeing. ESV John 9:7 and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing. NIV John 9:7 "Go," he told him, "wash in the Pool of Siloam" (this word means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing. NLT John 9:7 He told him, "Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam" (Siloam means "sent"). So the man went and washed and came back seeing! Go: 2Ki 5:10-14 the pool: Jn 9:11 Ne 3:15, Siloah, Isa 8:6, Shiloah Sent: Jn 10:36 Ro 8:3 Ga 4:4 and came: Jn 9:39 11:37 Ex 4:11 Ps 146:8 Isa 29:18,19 32:3 35:5 42:7,16-18 Isa 43:8 Lu 2:32 Ac 26:18 Archaeological Remains of Pool of Siloam See Artist's Rendering of Pool See article at Biblical Archaeology OBEDIENCE TO JESUS' WORDS BRINGS SIGHT TO EYES This title is a double entendre for obedience to Jesus' words (to believe in Him) also bring spiritual sight to one's eyes! The common saying is seeing is believing, but in the story of this blind man, the statement is changed to believing is seeing! and said to him, "Go, wash (nipto) in the Pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent [apostello]) - Jesus gives the man 2 commands (go in present imperative and wash in aorist imperative = JUST DO IT! DO NOT DELAY!) It is interesting that he has to go still blind. It would have been easier to obey Jesus if he had been able to see, but that was not Jesus' way to carry out this miracle. Perhaps "Sent" relates to God sending His Son (Jn 10:36, Ro 8:3Ga 4:4), but that may be a stretch. See page 603 for Adrian Roger's thoughts on why the name of the pool may have been named "Sent" (clue Jn 8:16, 18, 26, 29, 42, 9:4). Interesting. Colin Kruse - Water for the Pool of Siloam was channelled through Hezekiah’s tunnel from the Gihon spring. The Pool of Siloam was the source of the water used in the water-pouring ceremonies during the Feast of Tabernacles (see commentary on John 7:37–39). The evangelist explains that Siloam means ‘Sent’. The consonants of the Hebrew verb ‘to send’ (šālaḥ) are the same as those of the Hebrew for Siloam (šilôaḥ), which allowed popular etymology to make the link. (Borrow The Gospel according to John : an introduction and commentary) John
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Henry - Believing with the heart, he thus confesses with the mouth (Ro 10:9-10); and now the bruised reed was become a cedar. He reminds me of Lydia at this point... A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. (Acts 16:14+) Brian Bell - It is not enough to believe that He is a man called Jesus, or even a prophet, or a man of God. But Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Warren
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Henry - Because he had, to the best of his knowledge, spoken so very well, so bravely, so boldly, in defence of the Lord Jesus. Note, Jesus Christ will be sure to stand by his witnesses, and own those that own him and his truth and ways. Earthly princes neither do, nor can, take cognizance of all that vindicate them and their government and administration; but our Lord Jesus knows and observes all the faithful testimonies we bear to him at any time, and a book of remembrance is written, and it shall redound not only to our credit hereafter, but our comfort now. Besides the common regard which the righteous Judge of the world has to those who suffer wrongfully (Ps. 103:6), there is a particular notice taken of those that suffer in the cause of Christ and for the testimony of a good conscience. Here was one poor man suffering for Christ, and he took care that as his afflictions abounded his consolations should much more abound. Though persecutors may exclude good men from their communion, yet they cannot exclude them from communion with Christ, nor put them out of the way of his visits. Happy are they who have a friend from whom men cannot debar them. (2.) Jesus Christ will graciously find and receive those who for his sake are unjustly rejected and cast out by men. He will be a hiding place to his outcasts, and appear, to the joy of those whom their brethren hated and cast out. He said, "Do you believe (pisteuo) in the Son of Man? - Jesus' question in Greek expects an affirmative reply. Son of Man was the most common moniker Jesus used of Himself, clearly emphasizing His willingness to identify with lost mankind. Marvin Vincent on Do you believe - The form of the question indicates the confident expectation of an affirmative answer. It is almost an affirmation, you surely believe; you (σὺ, emphatic) who have born such bold testimony to me that they have cast you out. (John 9 Commentary) Merrill Tenney - “The question ‘Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ is a summons to commitment. The Greek pronoun su (‘you’) used with the verb makes the inquiry doubly emphatic. It demanded a personal decision in the face of opposition or rejection.” (Borrow The Expositor's Bible Commentary page 328) Matthew Henry - The great thing which is now required of us (1 Jn. 3:23), and which will shortly be enquired after concerning us, is our believing on the Son of God, and by this we must stand or fall for ever. Adrian Rogers (p 604) - Now, he’s had his eyes opened, but he’s not yet saved. The Lord is enabling him to believe. The Lord is giving him understanding. He is leading him from a non-saving faith to a saving faith. He is believing about Jesus before he’s trusting on Jesus. Robertson on Son of man - it is a distinct Messianic claim quite beyond the range of this man’s limited knowledge, keen as he is. Technical note on Son of Man - Although most witnesses (A L Θ Ψ 070 0250 f1, 13 33 𝔐 lat) have θεοῦ (theou, “of God”) instead of ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou, “of man”) here, the better witnesses (𝔓66, 75 א B D W sys) have ἀνθρώπου. Not only is the external evidence decidedly on the side of ἀνθρώπου, but it is difficult to see such early and diverse witnesses changing θεοῦ to ἀνθρώπου. The wording “Son of Man” is thus virtually certain. (NET NOTE) Son of man - 195x in 191 verses by far most often in Gospels - Matt. 8:20; Matt. 9:6; Matt. 10:23; Matt. 11:19; Matt. 12:8; Matt. 12:32; Matt. 12:40; Matt. 13:37; Matt. 13:41; Matt. 16:13; Matt. 16:27; Matt. 16:28; Matt. 17:9; Matt. 17:12; Matt. 17:22; Matt. 18:11; Matt. 19:28; Matt. 20:18; Matt. 20:28; Matt. 24:27; Matt. 24:30; Matt. 24:37; Matt. 24:39; Matt. 24:44; Matt. 25:31; Matt. 26:2; Matt. 26:24; Matt. 26:45; Matt. 26:64; Mk. 2:10; Mk. 2:28; Mk. 8:31; Mk. 8:38; Mk. 9:9; Mk. 9:12; Mk. 9:31; Mk. 10:33; Mk. 10:45; Mk. 13:26; Mk. 14:21; Mk. 14:41; Mk. 14:62; Lk. 5:24; Lk. 6:5; Lk. 6:22; Lk. 7:34; Lk. 9:22; Lk. 9:26; Lk. 9:44; Lk. 9:56; Lk. 9:58; Lk. 11:30; Lk. 12:8; Lk. 12:10; Lk. 12:40; Lk. 17:22; Lk. 17:24; Lk. 17:26; Lk. 17:30; Lk. 18:8; Lk. 18:31; Lk. 19:10; Lk. 21:27; Lk. 21:36; Lk. 22:22; Lk. 22:48; Lk. 22:69; Lk. 24:7; Jn. 1:51; Jn. 3:13; Jn. 3:14; Jn. 5:27; Jn. 6:27; Jn. 6:53; Jn. 6:62; Jn. 8:28; Jn. 9:35; Jn. 12:23; Jn. 12:34; Jn. 13:31; Acts 7:56; Heb. 2:6; Rev. 1:13; Rev. 14:14 QUESTION - What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man? ANSWER - Jesus is referred to as the “Son of Man” 82 times in the New Testament (NIV and ESV). In fact, Son of Man is the primary title Jesus used when referring to Himself (e.g., Matthew 12:32; 13:37; Luke 12:8; John 1:51). The only use of Son of Man in a clear reference to Jesus, spoken by someone other than Jesus, came from the lips of Stephen as he was being martyred (Acts 7:56). Son of Man is a title of humanity. Other titles for Christ, such as Son of God, are overt in their focus on His deity. Son of Man, in contrast, focuses on the humanity of Christ. God called the prophet Ezekiel “son of man” 93 times. In this way, God was simply calling Ezekiel a human being. Son of man is simply a periphrastic term for “human.” Jesus Christ was truly a human being. He came “in the flesh” (1 John 4:2). Son of Man is a title of humility. The Second Person of the Trinity, eternal in nature, left heaven’s glory and took on human flesh, becoming the Son of Man, born in a manger and “despised and rejected by mankind” (Isaiah 53:3). The Son of Man had “no place to lay his head” (Luke 9:58). The Son of Man ate and drank with sinners (Matthew 11:19). The Son of Man suffered at the hands of men (Matthew 17:12). This intentional lowering of His status from King of Heaven to Son of Man is the epitome of humility (see Philippians 2:6–8). Son of Man is a title of deity. Ezekiel may have been a son of man, but Jesus is the Son of Man. As such, Jesus is the supreme example of all that God intended mankind to be, the embodiment of truth and grace (John 1:14). In Him “all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9). For this reason, the Son of Man was able to forgive sins (Matthew 9:6). The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28). The Son of Man came to save lives (Luke 9:56; 19:10), rise from the dead (Mark 9:9), and execute judgment (John 5:27). At His trial before the high priest, Jesus said, “I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven” (Matthew 26:64). This statement immediately ended the trial, as the court accused the Lord of blasphemy and condemned Him to death (verses 65–66). Son of Man is a fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus’ claim before the high priest to be the Son of Man was a reference to the prophecy of Daniel 7:13–14, “I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed” (NKJV). Daniel saw glory, worship, and an everlasting kingdom given to the Messiah—here called the “Son of Man”—and Jesus applied this prophecy to Himself. Jesus also spoke of His coming kingdom on other occasions (Matthew 13:41; 16:28). The author of Hebrews used a reference to the “son of man” in the Psalms to teach that Jesus, the true Son of Man, will be the ruler of all things (Hebrews 2:5–9; cf. Psalm 8:4–6). The Son of Man, in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, will be the King. Jesus was fully God (John 1:1), but He was also fully human (John 1:14). As the Son of God and the Son of Man, He is deserving of both titles. GotQuestions.org J J Knapp - When He Had Found Him Behold in the text of today one of these noble features, of which the story concerning the curing of the one born blind is so abounding. This blessed man experienced, that, if someone openly and decidedly chooses the side of Christ, martyrdom in one shape or another will be awaiting. The man was even summoned before the ecclesiastical authorities, who questioned him and his parents sharply and threateningly. When he did not allow himself to be moved to unfaithfulness concerning his Benefactor by these bearded men, his sentence was ready, he was shut out of the communion of Israel, because this is the meaning of the words: “And they cast him out.”Strikingly beautiful it is followed immediately by: “Jesus 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?”They cast him out, but Jesus found him. Where they broke with him, Jesus hurried towards him. Where they delivered him to public scorn, Jesus came to his side to purify and to strengthen his faith. What a wealth of mercy, what a ministering faithfulness! Maybe we know of it by experience, although it is true that as believers we are not thrown out of the synagogue in the same sense as the one born blind, when we openly confess the Name of the Lord. Seldom are slandering words thrown at us, such as were heard in the Jewish Council: yet behind our backs people do whisper that we belong to those pious ones. We are no longer openly hit by the curse of the ban, if we profess freely that Christ is the light of our eyes, the wisdom of our hearts, the life of our lives; nevertheless we are looked down upon with condescension and we are banned if possible in the name of science from the leading circles. Children are bothered at school because of their beliefs. Young men, who want to be faithful to Christ, are the butt of jokes for their fellows. How the labourer can be pestered at his work is known to everyone who is part of the world of work. What a need! However, also here the word of our text applies. There is one ear that hears it, and there is one heart that will find us in those painful circumstances. What does it matter if the world casts us out, if because of it a more abundant stream of grace is drawn from the divine heart? So it is in truth. God’s love comes nearest us, His compassion flows most abundantly, His peace is deepest when we are persecuted because of the Lord’s Name,—when the circle of the world is shutting us out, the heavens are opened and a flood of light descends upon us.
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Henry - He had well improved the knowledge he had, and now Christ gives him further instruction; for he that is faithful in a little shall be entrusted with more, Mt. 13:12.
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Henry - True faith will show itself in a humble adoration of the Lord Jesus. Those who believe in him will see all the reason in the world to worship him. We never read any more of this man; but, it is very likely, from henceforth he became a constant follower of Christ. Warren
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Henry - Christ, having spoken comfort to the poor man that was persecuted, here speaks conviction to his persecutors,