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His parents answered and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind (Οιδαμεν οτ ουτος εστιν ο υιος ημων κα οτ τυφλος εγεννηθη). These two que…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

His parents answered. To the first two questions, they answered without hesitation. They knew that he was their son and that he w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We know that this is our son . . .—The two earlier questions of matter of fact they can answer with certainty. They know, as none besides …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had rece…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Unable to deter the blind man from publicly proclaiming his Benefactor through intimidation, the Pharisee…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The evidence was still insufficient to remove the objections of “the Jews” (a phrase here synonymous with “the Pharisees”). They proceeded to query…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind. Therefore, it follows that he does not see naturally, but that his eyes have bee…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

His parents answered them, and said
What follows, which contains distinct answers to the several questions: and to t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Pharisees vainly hoped to disprove this notable miracle. They expected a Messiah, but could not bear to think that this Jesus should be he, bec…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After describing the miraculous healing of the blind man, the Evangelist tells of the miracle being examined. The miracle is examined in …

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