John 9:27
He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?
Original Language Analysis
ἀπεκρίθη
He answered
G611
ἀπεκρίθη
He answered
Strong's:
G611
Word #:
1 of 19
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τί
wherefore
G5101
τί
wherefore
Strong's:
G5101
Word #:
9 of 19
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
πάλιν
it again
G3825
πάλιν
it again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
10 of 19
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
θέλετε
would
G2309
θέλετε
would
Strong's:
G2309
Word #:
11 of 19
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
μὴ
will
G3361
μὴ
will
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
13 of 19
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
θέλετε
would
G2309
θέλετε
would
Strong's:
G2309
Word #:
16 of 19
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
Historical Context
The healed man's boldness before powerful religious authorities shows the transforming effect of Christ's work - physical and spiritual sight both increase his courage.
Questions for Reflection
- How does experiencing Christ's power increase your boldness?
- When should you confront bad-faith questioning directly?
- What gives you courage to testify despite powerful opposition?
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Analysis & Commentary
The man's bold response shows his growing confidence and perception of their hardened hearts. His question 'will ye also be his disciples?' is probably sarcastic - he knows they won't believe regardless of evidence. His courage demonstrates how experiencing Christ's power emboldens witness, even at risk of persecution.