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John 9:38
“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The healed blind man addresses Jesus directly after Jesus identifies Himself as the one speaking with him. This exchange occurs immediately following the man’s question about locating the Son of Man.
The words — πιστεύω (pisteuō) translates literally as “I believe,” and προσεκύνησεν (prosekunēsen) means “he worshiped.” These terms move the narrative from verbal confession to physical prostration.
The thread — This sequence of confession and reverence recurs when the disciples in the boat proclaim Jesus as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33), when followers grasp His feet in worship (Matthew 28:9), and in the command to honor the Son directly (Psalm 2:12). Each passage ties recognition of Jesus’ identity to an act of submission.
Why it lands — The text records a direct progression: the man declares belief in Jesus as Lord and immediately worships Him. It requires the reader to treat verbal acknowledgment of Christ’s authority as inseparable from tangible reverence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Cross-references
- Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
- Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.
- 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 45:11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
- Matthew 28:17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
- Luke 24:52 And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
- John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
- Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.