John 9:22
His parents said these things because they feared the Jewish leaders; for the Jewish leaders had already agreed that if any man would confess him as the Messiah, he would be put out of the synagogue.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
23Therefore his parents said, "He is of age. Ask him."
Cross References
Psalms 27:1By David.The Lord is my light and my salvation.Whom shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life.Of whom shall I be afraid?
Isaiah 51:7"Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; do not fear the reproach of men, neither be dismayed at their insults.
Isaiah 57:11"Of whom have you been afraid and in fear, that you lie, and have not remembered me, nor laid it to your heart? Haven't I held my peace even of long time, and you do not fear me?
Luke 12:4"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
John 7:13Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jewish leaders.
John 9:34They answered him, "You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us?" They threw him out.
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 →