“As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.'” – John 9:1-3
Bible Verses About Blind Man
John 9:1-2 – Jesus encounters a blind man and the disciples question the reason for his blindness.
“As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?'” – John 9:1-2
John 9:6 – Jesus gives sight to the blind man using mud, demonstrating His power.
“After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes.” – John 9:6
John 9:7 – The blind man washed in the pool of Siloam and gained his sight.
“‘Go,’ he told him, ‘ wash in the Pool of Siloam’ (this word means ‘Sent’). So the man went and washed and came home seeing.” – John 9:7
Matthew 11:5 – Jesus describes His ministry, including healing the blind.
“The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” – Matthew 11:5
Mark 10:46-47 – Bartimaeus, a blind man, calls out to Jesus for mercy.
“Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'” – Mark 10:46-47
Mark 10:51 – Jesus asks Bartimaeus what he wants Him to do for him.
“‘What do you want me to do for you?’ Jesus asked him. ‘Rabbi,’ I want to see,’ he said.” – Mark 10:51
John 9:38 – The blind man believes in Jesus after receiving his sight.
“Then the man said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped him.” – John 9:38
Luke 4:18 – Jesus speaks of His mission to heal the blind.
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.” – Luke 4:18
Isaiah 42:7 – A prophecy about Jesus bringing light to the blind.
“To open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.” – Isaiah 42:7
2 Corinthians 4:4 – The God of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers.
“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” – 2 Corinthians 4:4
Psalms 146:8 – The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
“The LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.” – Psalms 146:8
Matthew 15:30 – Great crowds came to Jesus, bringing the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others.
“Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others and laid them at his feet; and he healed them.” – Matthew 15:30
Proverbs 20:12 – Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
“Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.” – Proverbs 20:12
Revelation 3:18 – Jesus advises the church of Laodicea to buy eye salve to see.
“I advise you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.” – Revelation 3:18
John 3:19 – People love darkness instead of light because their deeds are evil.
“This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” – John 3:19
John 12:40 – God has blinded the eyes and hardened the hearts of the people.
“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” – John 12:40
Acts 26:18 – Paul speaks of Jesus’ mission to open the eyes of the blind.
“To open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” – Acts 26:18
Isaiah 29:18 – In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind will see.
“In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.” – Isaiah 29:18
Isaiah 35:5 – In the future, the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
“Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.” – Isaiah 35:5
Luke 18:35-43 – Another story of Jesus healing a blind man, reaffirming faith.
“As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.” – Luke 18:35-36
John 9:5 – As long as Jesus is in the world, He is the light of the world.
“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” – John 9:5
Luke 1:78-79 – The sunrise will come from on high to shine on those living in darkness.
“Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” – Luke 1:78-79
John 8:12 – Jesus proclaims to be the light of the world, guiding those in darkness.
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'” – John 8:12
Matthew 9:27 – Two blind men follow Jesus, seeking healing.
“As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!'” – Matthew 9:27
Matthew 20:30–31 – Two blind men shouted for Jesus to have mercy on them.
“Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!'” – Matthew 20:30-31
1 John 2:11 – Anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in darkness.
“Anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.” – 1 John 2:11
Proverbs 4:19 – The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
“But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.” – Proverbs 4:19
Matthew 15:14 – Jesus calls the blind guides leading the blind.
“Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” – Matthew 15:14
Romans 11:8 – God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see.
“As it is written: ‘God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes so that they could not see and ears so that they could not hear, to this very day.'” – Romans 11:8
Psalms 119:18 – A plea for God to unveil the eyes and see wonderful truths in His Word.
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” – Psalms 119:18
Final Thoughts
The stories of blind men in the Bible remind us of the healing power of Jesus and the importance of faith. As we explore these verses, we see how Jesus opened both physical and spiritual eyes, calling us to recognize truth in our lives. Those who were blind not only regained their eyesight but gained a new understanding of who Christ is and what He represents. We all have times when we feel blind, lost, or unsure in our lives. Let these lessons encourage us to seek out the light and healing that only Jesus can provide. Together, let’s strive to be more aware and compassionate, remembering the transformative power of sight—both literal and metaphorical. If you want to explore more topics related to Scripture, consider reading about Jesus’ sacrifice or find inspiration in singing and dancing.