John 9:18

New International Reader's Version

They still did not believe that the man had been blind and now could see. So they sent for his parents.

Cross References

Genesis 19:14

Then Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law. They had promised to marry his daughters. He said, “Hurry up! Get out of this place! The Lord is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, you have raised your hand high to punish them. But they don’t even see it. Let them see how much you love your people. Then they will be put to shame. Let the fire you are saving for your enemies burn them up.

Isaiah 53:1

Who has believed what we’ve been saying? Who has seen the Lord’s saving power?

Luke 16:31

“Abraham said to him, ‘They do not listen to Moses and the Prophets. So they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’ ”

John 1:19

The Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask John who he was. John spoke the truth to them.

John 5:44

You accept praise from one another. But you do not seek the praise that comes from the only God. So how can you believe?

John 9:19

“Is this your son?” they asked. “Is this the one you say was born blind? How is it that now he can see?”

John 9:22

His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. The leaders had already made this decision about Jesus. Anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue.

Hebrews 4:11

So let us make every effort to enjoy that rest. Then no one will die by disobeying as they did.