PART IV. (C.) III. THE GROWING CONFLICT, ETC. 1. _Jesus manifested as the light of men._— (1) Shown by the typical “sign” of healing the man born blind (John 9:1); (2) the opposition of Christ’s enemies, shown in their determined and unscrupulous attempts to break down the testimony of the man wh... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 9:1. The connection of this narrative with what precedes and what follows is variously stated. Westcott, _e.g._, supposes that the occurrence took place at the feast of Dedication (John 10:22: “_Then_ was the feast of dedication,” etc.). It is here assumed that... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 9:13. THEY BROUGHT.—Better THEY BRING. John 9:14. NOW IT WAS A SABBATH ON THE DAY THAT JESUS MADE THE CLAY, ETC.—It was most likely a festival Sabbath. John 9:15. THE PHARISEES.—In the lesser Sanhedrin, or Synagogue Councils. John 9:16. THIS MAN IS NOT OF GOD... [ Continue Reading ]