Key Figures — John 9

4 figures

1. Jesus

   Healer and Light of the World.

   Jesus heals a man born blind, demonstrating His power over physical and spiritual blindness and revealing Himself as the Light of the World.

   Related passages

   • John Chapter 8 (Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World)
   • Isaiah Chapter 42 (Prophecy of opening the eyes of the blind)

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   • #Healer
   • #LightOfTheWorld

2. Man Born Blind

   Recipient of Jesus' healing and witness to His power.

   The man born blind receives sight from Jesus and becomes a witness to Jesus' divine authority, ultimately confessing faith in Him.

   Related passages

   • John Chapter 9 (Entire chapter details his healing and testimony)
   • Psalm 146:8 (The LORD gives sight to the blind)

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   • #Healing
   • #Witness

3. Pharisees

   Religious leaders questioning the healing.

   The Pharisees investigate the healing, revealing their spiritual blindness and resistance to Jesus' authority.

   Related passages

   • John Chapter 8 (Pharisees' opposition to Jesus)
   • Matthew Chapter 23 (Jesus' woes to the Pharisees)

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   • #ReligiousLeaders
   • #SpiritualBlindness

4. Parents of the Man Born Blind

   Witnesses to their son's condition and healing.

   The parents confirm their son's blindness from birth but fearfully avoid confessing Jesus' role due to fear of the Pharisees.

   Related passages

   • John Chapter 9 (Their interaction with the Pharisees)
   • John Chapter 12:42 (Fear of being put out of the synagogue)

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   • #Fear
   • #Witness

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