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It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes.
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Legalism Over a Miracle
Commentators emphasize that for the Pharisees, the fact that Jesus performed this act on the Sabbath was far more important than the miraculous healing of a man born blind. They viewed making clay as a form of work, akin to brick-making, which violated their traditions. This reveals how their rigid legalism caused them to miss the work of God right in front of them.
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Now it was the sabbath (ην δε σαββατον). Literally, "Now it was a sabbath" (no article). To the Pharisees this fact was a far more…
19th Century
Anglican
And it was the sabbath day—that is, most probably, the last day, that great day of the feast of John 7:37. Nothing has taken place…
Baptist
A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and …
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The case was so mysterious that the neighbors took the man to the religious authorities, the Pharisees, who supposedly would be able to offer an ex…
16th Century
Protestant
Now it was the Sabbath. Christ purposely selected the Sabbath-day, which must have given cause for offense to the Jews. He had al…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay Which was reckoned a violation of the sabbath, ([Reference John …
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Presbyterian
Christ not only worked miracles on the Sabbath, but in such a manner as would cause offense to the Jews, for He would not seem to yield to the scri…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing the miraculous healing of the blind man, the Evangelist tells of the miracle being examined. The miracle is examined in …
