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A Heart Ready for Faith
The man's question, "Who is he, Lord, that I may believe?" reveals a heart prepared for faith. Commentators note that he likely uses "Lord" as a term of respect ("Sir"), not yet knowing he is speaking to the Son of God. His eagerness and humility show that he is teachable and ready to place his trust in the Messiah as soon as He is identified. This posture of open-hearted readiness is a model for all who seek Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:36
18th Century
Theologian
Who is he? It is probable that the man did not know that he who now addressed him was the same who had healed him. He had not yet seen…
AT Robertson
On John 9:36
And who is he, Lord, that I may believe on him? (Κα τις εστιν, κυριε; ). The initial κα (and) is common (Luke 10:29; […
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:36
19th Century
Bishop
Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?—For “Lord” it would be better to read Sir, as in John 4:11; John 4:19;[R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:36
19th Century
Preacher
Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
He is a lamb before Christ though he was a lion before the Pharisees. That is the tru…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:36
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…
John Calvin
On John 9:36
16th Century
Theologian
Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him? From this reply of the blind man it is evident that, though he had not yet attained any clear …
John Gill
On John 9:36
17th Century
Pastor
He answered and said
That is, "he that was healed", as the Syriac version reads:
who is the Lord that I might be…
Matthew Henry
On John 9:35–38
17th Century
Minister
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…