And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?
Some of the Pharisees who were hanging around heard Jesus say this and got defensive. They were like, 'Wait, are you calling us blind too?'
When truth hits close to home, people get defensive instead of curious.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus had just healed a man born blind on the Sabbath, which sparked controversy with the religious leaders who accused Him of breaking the law. The Pharisees, a group of Jewish teachers who strictly followed the Old Testament traditions, overheard Jesus speaking about spiritual blindness and took offense, questioning if they themselves were included in His critique. This incident reflects the broader conflict between Jesus and the Jewish authorities in first-century Judea, where religious pride often clashed with His message of grace.
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