Bible Strands
John 9:35
When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the formerly blind man after learning that the religious leaders had cast him out of the synagogue. He initiates the encounter by asking a direct question about the man’s faith.
The words — The verb ἤκουσεν (ēkousen) literally means “He heard,” recording Jesus’ awareness of the man’s expulsion before He actively seeks him. The phrase Son of Man functions as Jesus’ self-designation, anchoring the question to His own identity and authority.
The thread — The text states the purpose of recording these signs in John 20:31 so readers may believe Jesus is the Christ, and aligns with Romans 10:20’s claim that God reveals Himself to those who do not seek Him. It also corresponds to 1 John 5:13, which notes that belief in the Son of God yields the assurance of eternal life.
Why it lands — The text explicitly records Jesus asking whether the man believes in Him, placing the burden of response on personal trust rather than religious approval. It requires the reader to decide whether to acknowledge Christ’s authority when institutional rejection or personal cost is present.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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?
Cross-references
- John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
- Romans 10:20 And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.”
- 1 John 5:13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
- John 10:36 then what about the One whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world? How then can you accuse Me of blasphemy for stating that I am the Son of God?
- 1 John 4:15 If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
- Psalms 2:7 I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
- Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
- Psalms 27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
- Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
- Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”