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Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of God?"
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Jesus Seeks the Outcast
Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, emphasize that Jesus did not meet the man by chance. He heard the man was cast out and deliberately sought him. Scholars see this as a powerful illustration of Christ's character: He actively seeks, finds, and comforts those who are rejected by the world or religious establishments for their testimony.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Dost thou believe on the Son of God? Until now he had understood little of the true character of Jesus. He believed that he had power<…
Finding him (ευρων αυτον). Second aorist active participle of ευρισκω, after search because of what he had heard (ηκουσεν).
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him.—There is no hint of time or place. We may naturally su…
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Baptist
He said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
He was a…
In contrast to the negative result of rejection is the positive result of Jesus’ response. “Found” implies that Jesus looked for the man so that he…
16th Century
Protestant
Jesus heard that they had cast him out. From this circumstance, I conjecture that they proceeded to it in a solemn manner, as an affair of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus heard that they had cast him out this being perhaps the first instance, of putting in execution the act they h…
Christ acknowledges those who acknowledge Him, His truth, and His ways. Particular notice is taken of such a sufferer in the cause of Christ and fo…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist showed how the Jews cast out the man born blind because he persisted in the truth, he now shows how Jesus received a…
