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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 9:10-12

John 9:10 ; John 9:12. How were thine eyes opened? The fact being ascertained that a man, born blind, had received his sight, they are disposed to inquire how so extraordinary an event was brought about. Observe, reader, the works of the Lord, being great, ought to be sought out: and they will appear more wonderful the more we examine them, and are made acquainted with the way in which they are effected. He answered, A man called Jesus made clay, &c. He seems to have been before... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 9:1-41

92. Dispute concerning a blind man (John 9:1-41)Some Jews believed that diseases and physical disabilities were the result of either a person’s own sins or the sins of the person’s parents. When Jesus met a blind man, his disciples asked him which was the most likely cause of the man’s blindness (John 9:1-2).Jesus was not interested in discussing theoretical questions just to satisfy people’s curiosity. He was more concerned with healing the man, and in this way he would bring glory to God. His... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 9:9

Some . Greek. allos. App-124 , as in next clause. others. See note above. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 9:11

answered and said . See App-122 and note or Deuteronomy 1:41 . to = unto. Greek. eis. App-104 . received sight = looked up [and saw]. App-133 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 9:12

Then = = Therefore. know = have (intuitive) knowledge. Greek. oida. App-132 . See note on John 1:26 . not. Greek. ou. App-105 . Not the same as in John 9:39 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 9:9

Others said, It is he: others said, No, but he is like him. He said, I am he.Even those with any uncertainty confessed a positive likeness to the beggar they remembered. The man confirmed his identity, already made certain by the more perceptive who recognized him without any corroboration. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 9:10

They said therefore unto him, How were thine eyes opened? He answered, The man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to Siloam and wash: so I went away and washed, and I received my sight.This exchange with the neighbors probably occurred after the man had seen his parents but still only a short while after his healing. His explanation was simple and direct. Jesus had commanded; he obeyed and received his sight. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 9:12

And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.The blind man's naming Jesus as his healer confronted the people with a dilemma. Many knew of the plot to kill Jesus and were certain that any acceptance of him would result in their excommunication. Perhaps many of them thought, therefore, that with such a sign as this to report, they might be able to persuade their leaders to accept him, thus resolving their own uncertainty. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 9:9

John 9:9. Others said, He is like him:— The circumstance of having received his sight, would give him an air of spirit and cheerfulness, which would render him something unlike what he was before, and might occasion a little doubt to those who were not well acquainted with him. But see the Inferences at the end of the chapter. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 9:11

John 9:11. A man that is called Jesus, &c.— It appears from this verse, that the beggar knew that it was Jesus who spake to him. Probably he distinguished him by his voice, having formerly heard him preach; or he might know him by the information of the disciples. Hence he cheerfully submitted to the operation, though in itself a very unlikely means of obtaining sight. read more

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