John 9:28

Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.

Cross-reference

John 9:34 Historical context

John 9:34 escalates the Pharisees' rejection — from reviling and claiming Moses in v.28 to insulting and excommunicating him here. The cross-reference shows the progression.

John 5:45-47 warns that Moses will accuse those who claim him but reject Jesus. The Pharisees claim Moses here, yet Moses accuses them.

John 7:19 Parallel

John 7:19 accuses the Jews of not keeping the law they claim. The Pharisees boast of Moses here, but they break the law.

John 7:47-52 depicts Pharisees rejecting Nicodemus' defense of Jesus — similar to their dismissal of the healed man's testimony. Both show their hardened opposition.

John 10:20 Parallel

John 10:20 records the religious leaders accusing Jesus of demon possession — the same hostility that leads them to insult the healed man here.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those insulted for Jesus. The blind man's insult here is exactly that—a beatitude in action.

Matthew 27:39 records Jesus being insulted on the cross. The blind man shares the same treatment—the disciple is like his master.

Romans 2:17-24 condemns those who boast in the law but break it. The Pharisees boast of Moses here—they dishonor God by their actions.

Luke 18:9 Parallel

Luke 18:9 introduces Jesus' parable against self-righteousness — exactly the attitude of the Pharisees here who boast in Moses and insult the healed man.

Romans 2:23 Parallel

Romans 2:23 condemns those who boast in the law yet dishonor God — the precise hypocrisy of the Pharisees claiming to be Moses' disciples while rejecting Jesus.

1 Peter 4:14 promises blessing to those insulted for Christ — exactly the situation of the healed man here, reviled for being Jesus' disciple.

Isaiah 51:7 Allusion

Isaiah 51:7 encourages those who know righteousness not to fear insults. The blind man here is insulted—he need not fear their reproach.

Acts 6:11-14 shows Stephen accused of speaking against Moses. Here, the Pharisees claim Moses and insult Jesus' disciple—similar conflict over Moses versus Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:12 describes apostles reviled yet enduring. The blind man is reviled here, showing a pattern of suffering for Christ.