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Judgment as Revelation
Commentators clarify that when Jesus speaks of 'judgment,' He doesn't mean He came primarily to condemn, which would contradict other scriptures. Instead, His presence acts as a divine 'sifting' or revelation. His light exposes the true condition of every heart, forcing a separation. People essentially judge themselves by how they respond to Him—either by humbly seeking His light or proudly rejecting it.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:39
18th Century
Theologian
For judgment. The word judgment, here, has been by some understood in the sense of condemnation—"The effect of my coming is to co…
AT Robertson
On John 9:39
For judgement (εις κριμα). The Father had sent the Son for this purpose (3:17). This world (κοσμος) is not the home of Jesus. The …
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:39
19th Century
Bishop
For judgment I am come into this world.—These words arise immediately out of what has preceded. The beggar has passed fro…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:37–40
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus said to him, You have both seen him, and it is he who talks with you. And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. And Jesus …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:39
The negative result is illustrated by the Pharisees’ response. Jesus’ remark in v.39 makes him the pivot on which human destiny turns. The Pharisee…
John Calvin
On John 9:39
16th Century
Theologian
For judgment am I come into this world. The word judgment cannot be understood, in this passage, to denote simply the punishment …
John Gill
On John 9:39
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said, for judgment I am come into this world ,
&c.] The Syriac version reads, "for the judgment of this wo…
Matthew Henry
On John 9:39–41
17th Century
Minister
Christ came into the world to give sight to those who were spiritually blind. He came also that those who see might be made blind; and that those w…