Blindness

But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light

Let them alone: they are blind guides. And if the blind guide the blind, both shall fall into a pit.

Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. — read the full passage →

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:

in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.

And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: — read the full passage →

And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.

that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? — read the full passage →

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their heart;

But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.

And Elisha prayed, and said, Jehovah, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And Jehovah opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

And as he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. — read the full passage →

Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.

And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

And they come unto Bethsaida. And they bring to him a blind man, and beseech him to touch him. — read the full passage →

And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side. — read the full passage →

For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish:

because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them. — read the full passage →

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: — read the full passage →

For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

And now, brethren, I know that in ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

The Jews therefore said unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved.

Woe unto you lawyers! for ye took away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; wherein are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unstedfast wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

but their minds were hardened: for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remaineth, it not being revealed to them that it is done away in Christ.

Awake to soberness righteously, and sin not; for some have no knowledge of God: I speak this to move you to shame.

For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.

but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Why do ye not understand my speech? Even because ye cannot hear my word.

They answered unto him, We are Abraham’s seed, and have never yet been in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,

And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him;

that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.

And if thy right eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not thy whole body be cast into hell.

And Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? is it not I, Jehovah?

Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him;

rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief: — read the full passage →

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;

Howbeit at that time, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to them that by nature are no gods:

But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.

which none of the rulers of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory:

For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe.

Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. What therefore ye worship in ignorance, this I set forth unto you.

For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.

And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.

even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.

We know that God hath spoken unto Moses: but as for this man, we know not whence he is. — read the full passage →

and ye have not known him: but I know him; and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be like unto you, a liar: but I know him, and keep his word.

Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing: it is my Father that glorifieth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God;

The Jews said unto him, Now we know that thou hast a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death.

They perceived not that he spake to them of the Father.

They said therefore unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye know neither me, nor my Father: if ye knew me, ye would know my Father also.

Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

Jesus therefore cried in the temple, teaching and saying, Ye both know me, and know whence I am; and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

Many therefore of his disciples, when they heardthis, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it?

The Jews therefore strove one with another, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

Ye worship that which ye know not: we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.

The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: whence then hast thou that living water?

Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is of the earth, and of the earth he speaketh: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? — read the full passage →

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world knew him not.

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

And why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?

for they understood not concerning the loaves, but their heart was hardened.

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the platter, that the outside thereof may become clean also.

and he said unto them, Did ye receive the Holy Spirit when ye believed? And they said unto him, Nay, we did not so much as hear whether the Holy Spirit was given.