John 9:28

And they were angry with him and said, You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.

In Context

27His answer was: I have said it before, but your ears were shut: why would you have me say it again? is it your desire to become his disciples?

29We are certain that God gave his word to Moses: but as for this man, we have no knowledge where he comes from.

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Cross References

Isaiah 51:7Give ear to me, you who have knowledge of righteousness, in whose heart is my law; have no fear of the evil words of men, and give no thought to their curses.

Matthew 27:39And those who went by said bitter words to him, shaking their heads and saying,

John 7:19Did not Moses give you the law? Even so, not one of you keeps the law. Why have you a desire to put me to death?

John 9:34Their answer was: You came to birth through sin; do you make yourself our teacher? And they put him out of the Synagogue.

Romans 2:17But as for you who have the name of Jew, and are resting on the law, and take pride in God,

1 Corinthians 6:10Or is a thief, or the worse for drink, or makes use of strong language, or takes by force what is not his, will have any part in the kingdom of God.

Matthew Henry on John 9:14-35

The Cavilling of the Pharisees; The Cavilling of the Pharisees Refuted. 13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. 16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such… Read the whole commentary →

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