João 9
Kenneth Wuest · Citado em PreceptAustin
João 9
Wuest says thelo expresses "a desire that comes from one's emotions" and "boulomai a desire that comes from one's reason." (see more detailed discussion below). W E Vine says thelo "chiefly indicates the impulse of the will rather than the tendency (boulomai). The different shades of meaning must be determined by the teaching of the Scriptures generally or by the context." In secular Greek use thelo as used by Homer spoke of “readiness,” “inclination,” and “desire," so that when one was ready for an event or inclined to undertake a course of action, thelo was the Greek word used. Thelo in John - Jn. 1:43; Jn. 3:8; Jn. 5:6; Jn. 5:21; Jn. 5:35; Jn. 5:40; Jn. 6:11; Jn. 6:21; Jn. 6:67; Jn. 7:1; Jn. 7:17; Jn. 7:44; Jn. 8:44; Jn. 9:27; Jn. 12:21; Jn. 15:7; Jn. 16:19; Jn. 17:24; Jn. 21:18; Jn. 21:22; Jn. 21:23 John 9:28 They reviled him and said, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. BGT John 9:28 καὶ ἐλοιδόρησαν αὐτὸν καὶ εἶπον· σὺ μαθητὴς εἶ ἐκείνου, ἡμεῖς δὲ τοῦ Μωϋσέως ἐσμὲν μαθηταί· KJV John 9:28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. NET John 9:28 They heaped insults on him, saying, "You are his disciple! We are disciples of Moses! CSB John 9:28 They ridiculed him: "You're that man's disciple, but we're Moses' disciples. ESV John 9:28 And they reviled him, saying, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. NIV John 9:28 Then they hurled insults at him and said, "You are this fellow's disciple! We are disciples of Moses! NLT John 9:28 Then they cursed him and said, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses! they: Jn 9:34 7:47-52 Isa 51:7 Mt 5:11 27:39 1Co 4:12 6:10 1Pe 2:23 but: Jn 5:45-47 7:19 Ac 6:11-14 Ro 2:17 TWO GROUPS OF DISCIPLES They reviled (loidoreo) him and said, "You are His (lit = "that man's" [contemptuous force]) disciple (mathetes), but we are disciples (mathetes) of Moses - When confronted with logic and reason, what do many people do? They attack! Where are your credentials? Who ordained you? You didn't even attend "seminary!" (I've been accused of that one by some spiritual elites). Their response to him was meant to be loud and abusive, but proved (unbeknownst to them) to be, in a sense, a prophetic blessing! Why? Because as the story unfolds the man healed from physical blindness, was also healed of spiritual blindness in Jn 9:38, thus fulfilling their "prophetic" words by becoming a true disciple of Jesus! Note that the text You are His disciple more literally says "that man's disciple," (or "you are that one's disciple") which emphasizes the leaders' contempt for Jesus! “No case; therefore abuse the plaintiff.” -- C H Spurgeon THOUGHT ON REVILED - To show the strong character of the word loidoreo, Moulton and Milligan cite Calvin on the use 1Co 4:12 - "Loidoria (derived from loidoreo is used in 1Ti 5:14, 1Pe 3:9, "insult for insult") is a harsher railing, which not only rebukes a man, but also sharply bites him, and stamps him with open contumely (harsh language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt). Hence loidoreo is to wound man as with an accursed sting."
João 9
Wuest writes that proskuneo means "to prostrate one’s self, to kiss the hand to (towards) one in token of reverence, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence (to make a salam), by kneeling or prostration to do homage to one or make obeisance, either in order to express respect or make supplication.” It is used of homage shown to men of superior rank, or of homage shown to God. In Mark 5:6 it speaks of homage to God, the act of worship, for the demon recognizes our Lord as the Son of God. Here we have a being, incorrigible in his nature, destined to be damned for all eternity, one of the cohorts of Satan, bending the knee to God the Son. This is that of which Paul was speaking when he referred to the universal adoration of the Lord Jesus, even by beings under the earth (Php 2:10+). They are even now bending the knee to the Son of God. In the last analysis, it was not the demoniac who was prostrating himself before the Lord Jesus. He was under the control of the demon, and the latter was the source of the homage paid the Son of God. (Wuest Word Studies - Eerdman Publishing Company Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 - used by permission) Proskuneo - 54v - bow down(1), bow down before(1), bowed down(1), bowed down before(2), bowing before(1), bowing down(1), prostrated himself before(1), worship(32), worshiped(17), worshipers(1), worshiping(1), worships(1). Matt. 2:2; Matt. 2:8; Matt. 2:11; Matt. 4:9; Matt. 4:10; Matt. 8:2; Matt. 9:18; Matt. 14:33; Matt. 15:25; Matt. 18:26; Matt. 20:20; Matt. 28:9; Matt. 28:17; Mk. 5:6; Mk. 15:19; Lk. 4:7; Lk. 4:8; Lk. 24:52; Jn. 4:20; Jn. 4:21; Jn. 4:22; Jn. 4:23; Jn. 4:24; Jn. 9:38; Jn. 12:20; Acts 7:43; Acts 8:27; Acts 10:25; Acts 24:11; 1 Co. 14:25; Heb. 1:6; Heb. 11:21; Rev. 3:9; Rev. 4:10; Rev. 5:14; Rev. 7:11; Rev. 9:20; Rev. 11:1; Rev. 11:16; Rev. 13:4; Rev. 13:8; Rev. 13:12; Rev. 13:15; Rev. 14:7; Rev. 14:9; Rev. 14:11; Rev. 15:4; Rev. 16:2; Rev. 19:4; Rev. 19:10; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:4; Rev. 22:8; Rev. 22:9 J J Knapp - Lord, I Believe! John 9:38 People have wondered what would become of a handful of flax, so light and so brittle, that it is consumed as soon as it smells the fire? The answer must be that the tender threads can be braided into a heavy cable, such as gigantic ships are moored with. Brittle as the thread of flax was initially the faith of the born-blind one. He knew Jesus at first only as his benefactor, who had changed his night into the day. Next he advanced a little, and confessed Him before the Jewish Council as a prophet. A little later he put the Pharisees to silence when they declared emphatically, that Jesus was a sinner, because he answered, remembering the cure that Christ had wrought in him: “If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.” Finally Jesus coaxed from him through many inner struggles the short confession that sprung from his heart: “Lord, I believe.” Behold here in a clear example the faithfulness of grace that heals the brittle and strengthens the weak. Still today it goes from the darkness through the dawn to the light, and where the shadow of the appearance of Christ initially only momentarily passed over us mercifully, it is the precursor of a fervent faith of the heart that flows forth in a spirited confession across the lips: “Lord, I believe.” It is a short confession. The moment in which we are touched in the heart by the grace of God, is so full of emotion that there is no opportunity to speak many words. Holy hour, blessed hour, when our whole soul expresses itself in one cry of trust, when our mouth speaks, and our heart speaks, and our moist eyes speak,—only this one word: “Lord, I believe.” It is a confession wrought in us. Whatever is learned in the mind has certainly value, but what is gained in a way of struggle, is only the pure gold of faith, and once we possess this, we are truly rich in God. It is a confession that is made before the Lord’s countenance. We are certainly called to confess our faith before man and to not be ashamed of the cross of Jesus. However, let every one be careful that we do not only raise the banner of the gospel in the world, but that the “Lord, I believe,” comes forth from our heart most when we are alone with Him. Finally, it is a confession upon our knees, because, we read it, he worshipped Him. Let it so be with us! No cold admission. No language that makes the heart to freeze. But a confession in which the skilled ear hears our humble adoration! THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.JOHN 9:38 How did you become a Christian? Did someone answer all your questions, give you a crash course in apologetics or show you the overwhelming evidence for the veracity of the Bible? Some people do come to faith in Christ that way, but most don’t. We most often come to profess Jesus as Lord because someone we trust shares with us that Jesus can meet our deepest needs: forgiveness, purpose, meaning, direction, truth, companionship and peace. This man Jesus encountered in John 9 had an obvious need — he was born blind. He wanted to see, and Jesus gave him his sight. Is it any wonder he called him “Lord” and proclaimed his belief in him? Further, his belief in Jesus was unshakeable even in the face of intense, entrenched opposition. You might let someone who is knowledgeable or powerful talk you out of or intimidate you into renouncing your allegiance to a merely intellectual proposition. But you wouldn’t renounce someone who changed your life by restoring your eyesight. How has knowing Jesus changed your life? Different values, different principles, different lifestyle, different recreations, different ways of handling your money, time and relationships — knowing Jesus will, or should, change your life in every way. Knowing theology and apologetics is great, and you should “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). But there is no more persuasive argument for the validity of our faith than a changed life. Take time to reflect on the past year, the past five years or even the past ten years. Thank God for the changes he has brought to your life during that time. PRAYER Father, may my changed life be a clear testimony to your power, grace and love … NIV, Once-A-Day Worship and Praise Larry Richards - As our faith grows, we, like the blind man, are gradually given fuller and fuller revelations of Jesus and His will. Spiritual sight becomes more acute, and we acknowledge Jesus as Lord in every area of our lives.(BORROW The 365 day devotional commentary) ALL THE REASON IN THE WORLD TO WORSHIP Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. JOHN 9:38 John 9 describes a story of front-page significance. A man born blind received his sight—a miracle duplicated nowhere in the Old Testament. A miracle that the Pharisees found disturbing. For the more they investigated, the more they were faced with a decision regarding the sight-giver. They were unwilling to admit in their unbelief what the man born blind was only too willing to acknowledge, as Matthew Henry describes. WALK WITH MATTHEW HENRY “Believing with the heart, the man professed his faith in Christ: ‘Lord, I believe you to be the Son of God.’ “He not only gave him the civil respect due to a great man and the acknowledgments owing to a kind benefactor, but he gave him divine honor, and worshiped him as the Son of God come in the flesh. “None but God is to be worshiped, and by worshiping Jesus, the man acknowledged him to be God. “True faith will show itself in humble adoration of the Lord Jesus. Those who believe in him will see all the reason in the world to worship him.” WALK CLOSER TO GOD Who in your opinion is Jesus of Nazareth? Before you answer, consider the implications of your response. If you say he is a man (see John 9:11), then how do you explain his miracles? If you say he is a prophet (see John 9:17), then where did he get his message? If you say he is a man of God (see John 9:33), then where did he get his authority? When a head of state enters a room, everyone stands. What if Jesus Christ, the Son of God, were to come into the room? What response would he deserve? The man born blind saw clearly how to respond (see John 9:38). Let his example be the model for your response throughout the day. NIV, Once-A-Day Walk with Jesus Devotional, Chambers - Have You Seen Jesus? “After that, He appeared in another form to two of them …” (Mark 16:12). Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing. Many people who have never seen Jesus have received and share in God’s grace. But once you have seen Him, you can never be the same. Other things will not have the appeal they did before. You should always recognize the difference between what you see Jesus to be and what He has done for you. If you see only what He has done for you, your God is not big enough. But if you have had a vision, seeing Jesus as He really is, experiences can come and go, yet you will endure “as seeing Him who is invisible” (Hebrews 11:27). The man who was blind from birth did not know who Jesus was until Christ appeared and revealed Himself to him (see John 9). Jesus appears to those for whom He has done something, but we cannot order or predict when He will come. He may appear suddenly, at any turn. Then you can exclaim, “Now I see Him!” (see John 9:25). Jesus must appear to you and to your friend individually; no one can see Jesus with your eyes. And division takes place when one has seen Him and the other has not. You cannot bring your friend to the point of seeing; God must do it. Have you seen Jesus? If so, you will want others to see Him too. “And they went and told it to the rest, but they did not believe them either” (Mark 16:13). When you see Him, you must tell, even if they don’t believe. O could I tell, you surely would believe it! O could I only say what I have seen! How should I tell or how can you receive it, How, till He bringeth you where I have been? John 9:39 And Jesus said, "For judgment I came into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind." BGT John 9:39 Καὶ εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς· εἰς κρίμα ἐγὼ εἰς τὸν κόσμον τοῦτον ἦλθον, ἵνα οἱ μὴ βλέποντες βλέπωσιν καὶ οἱ βλέποντες τυφλοὶ γένωνται. KJV John 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. NET John 9:39 Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that those who do not see may gain their sight, and the ones who see may become blind." CSB John 9:39 Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment, in order that those who do not see will see and those who do see will become blind." ESV John 9:39 Jesus said, "For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind." NIV John 9:39 Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind." NLT John 9:39 Then Jesus told him, "I entered this world to render judgment-- to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind." For: Jn 3:17 5:22-27 8:15 Jer 1:9,10 Lu 2:34 13:30 2Co 2:16 that those: Jn 9:25,36-38 8:12 Jn 12:46 Mt 11:5 Lu 1:79 Lk 4:18 Lk 7:21 Ac 26:18 2Co 4:4-6 Eph 5:14 1Pe 2:9 may become: Jn 3:19 12:40,41 Isa 6:9 29:10 42:18-20 44:18 Mt 6:23 Mt 13:13-15 Lu 11:34-35 Ro 11:7-10 2Th 2:10 1Jn 2:11 Related Passages: Matthew 11:5+ the BLIND RECEIVE SIGHT and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the POOR HAVE THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM. Luke 1:79+ TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace.” Luke 4:18+ “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, Luke 7:21+ At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind. Matthew 12:30+ (JESUS BROUGHT JUDGMENT “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. Luke 11:23+ (JESUS BROUGHT JUDGMENT) “He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me, scatters. Isaiah 6:9-10+ He said, “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’ 10 “Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed.” Matthew 13:13-15+ “Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 “In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, ‘YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE; 15 FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM.’ PARADOX - BLIND SEE SEERS BLINDED And Jesus (Iesous) said, "For judgment (krima) I came into this world (kosmos) - At first glance this seems to contradict Jesus' words in John 3:17+ “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." So what does Jesus mean by saying He came into the world for judgment? The point is that Jesus' many miracles and signs pointed to His divine origin and deity and the result was that these acts of Jesus did in fact result in a sifting, separating between those who would believe in Him and those who would reject Him. Judgment in this passage does not refer to His final judgment He described in John 5:22, 27+ "For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son....and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man." (See Rev 20:11-15+ for the final judgment). Our guilt is proportioned to our refusal of the light. - Brian Bell Another way to look at this seemingly contradictory statement by Jesus on judgment is to understand that while He did come to seek and save the lost (Lk 19:10+), those who refused His seeking, remained lost and in effect brought judgment upon themselves because of their rejection. There is no middle ground when it comes to Jesus. Even as He hung on the Cross, there was in a effect a "judgment" the two criminals, for He separated a saved man on one side from a condemned man on the other side. They served as a fitting picture of the fate of all mankind. You cannot remain neutral when it comes to Jesus for as Peter declared "there is salvation in (absolutely) no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must (necessity) be saved." (Acts 4:12+). Marvin Vincent on judgment (krima) - Not the act of judgment, but its result. His very presence in the world constitutes a separation, which is the primitive idea of judgment, between those who believe on Him and those who reject Him. (John 9 Commentary) Warren