John 9:33

"If this man had not come of God he could have done nothing."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

In Context

32"Since the beginning of the world such a thing as opening the eyes of one who was born blind was never heard of.

34They answered, "You were wholly born in sins, and do you teach us?" Then they cast him out.

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Cross References

John 3:2This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him. "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher sent from God; for no man can do these signs which you are continually doing, unless God is with him."

Acts 5:38"And now, I say to you, hold aloof from these men. Let them alone; for if this scheme or work be of human origin it will come to nothing;

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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