John 9:18

The Jews, however, did not believe about him that he was blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man whose sight had been restored,

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.

In Context

17So there was a difference of opinion among them. Accordingly they said to the blind man, "What have you to say about him, now that he has opened your eyes?" "He is a prophet," he answered.

19and questioned them. "Is this your son," they said, "who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?"

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Cross References

Luke 16:31"‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets,’ said Father Abraham, ‘neither will they be persuaded if one should rise from the dead.’"

John 5:44"How can you believe when you receive glory from, one another, and have no desire for the glory which comes from the only God?

John 12:37With these words Jesus went away and hid himself from them. But although he had wrought such signs in their presence, still they did not believe in him.

Hebrews 4:11Let us, then, be earnest to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall into the same example of disobedience.

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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