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The Logic of a Miracle
Commentators unanimously praise the formerly blind man's simple yet powerful logic. He concludes that since God doesn't hear sinners (v. 31) and this was an unprecedented miracle (v. 32), Jesus must be from God. As scholars note, a miracle of this nature serves as conclusive proof of Jesus' divine mission and authority.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:33
18th Century
Theologian
Could do nothing. Could do no such work as this. This reasoning was conclusive. The fact that Jesus could perform miracles like this was f…
AT Robertson
On John 9:33
If this man were not from God (ε μη ην ουτος παρα θεου). Negative condition of second class with imperfect indicative. Assuming th…
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:33
19th Century
Bishop
If this man were not of God.—His argument meets each of their assertions. His general assumption, admitted as a universal truth ([Referenc…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:31–33
19th Century
Preacher
Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. Since the world began was …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:33
Again the blind man pressed the pragmatic argument, and he also employed an argument of his own. Since, according to the assumption of the Jews, “G…
John Gill
On John 9:33
17th Century
Pastor
If this man were not of God
If he had not his mission, commission, and credentials from God; if he had not been se…
Matthew Henry
On John 9:24–34
17th Century
Minister
As Christ's mercies are most valued by those who have felt their need for them, who have been blind and now see; so the most powerful and lasting a…