There being a division among them they appeal to the man himself, each side wishing to gain him. -They" includes both sides, the whole body of Pharisees present. Their question is not twofold, but single; not, -What sayest thou of Him? that He hath opened thine eyes?" but What sayest thou of Him, because He opened thine eyes?-Thou" is emphatic; - thoushouldest know something of Him." They do not raise the question of fact; the miracle as yet is not in dispute. His answer shews that only one question is asked, and that it is not the question of fact.

He is a prophet i.e. one sent by God to declare His will; a man with a special and Divine mission; not necessarily predicting the future. Comp. John 4:19; John 3:2.

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