The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 9:30-33
The proper conclusion of the former blind man: v. 30. The man answered and said unto them, Why, herein is a marvelous thing, that ye know not from whence He is, and yet He hath opened mine eyes. v. 31. Now we know that God heareth not sinners; but if any man be a worshiper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth. v. 32. Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. v. 33. If this Man were not of God, He could do nothing. Far from... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 9:1-99
John 9 THE MURDEROUS INTENTIONS of the Jews did not fail because they lacked fixity of purpose but because He was beyond their reach until His hour was come. Hiding Himself from them, Jesus left the temple, and as He passed on He encountered a blind man who was to bear striking witness to the leaders of Israel, and in his own person become another “sign” that here amongst them was indeed the Christ, the Son of God. The question which the disciples raised may seem curious to us, but it... read more