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A Revelation for New Eyes
Commentators note the profound way Jesus reveals Himself. He appeals to both the man's newly granted sight ('You have seen him') and his hearing ('it is he that is speaking with you'). This direct, personal confirmation, similar to the one given to the Samaritan woman, was especially powerful for someone whose physical healing was a testament to Jesus' power.
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Albert Barnes
On John 9:37
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
AT Robertson
On John 9:37
Thou hast both seen him (κα εωρακας αυτον). Perfect active indicative (double reduplication) of οραω. Since his eyes were opened.<…
Charles Ellicott
On John 9:37
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.—The answer reminds us of that to the woman of Samaria, I that speak unto…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 9:37–38
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 9:37
When Jesus said that the “Son of Man” was the person speaking, the man instantly responded by worshiping Jesus. He was ready to believe on the one …
John Calvin
On John 9:37
16th Century
Theologian
Thou hast both seen him. By these words of Christ, the blind man could not be carried higher than to a very small and cold portion of fait…
John Gill
On John 9:37
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said to him
Giving him the tokens by which he might know him: you have both seen him; not that he had seen him befor…
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…