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JOHN 9:13 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
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“They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.”
They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind — the neighbors bring the healed man to the Pharisees. The institutional authorities must investigate and judge the event. The note that they bring him 'that aforetime was blind' (ton pote typhlon) emphasizes the notoriety: this man's blindness was well-known; his sudden sight is undeniable. The Pharisees will have to reckon with an authenticated miracle.

Church Fathers on John 9:13

The neighbors therefore, and they which had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Wonderful clemency and condescension of God! Even the beggars He heals with so great considerateness: thus stopping the mouths of the Jews; in that He made not the great, illustrious, and noble, but the poorest and meanest, the objects of His providence. Indeed He had come for the salvation of all. Some said, This is he. The blind man having been clearly…

Chrysostom · 4th century · The suddenness of the miracle made men incredulous

His eyes being opened had altered his look. But he said, I am he. He spoke gratefully; a denial would have convicted Him of ingratitude.

Augustine · 4th century

Thus he represents the state of the catechumen, who believes in Jesus, but does not, strictly speaking, know Him, not being yet washed. It fell to the Pharisees to confirm or deny the miracle.

Bede · 8th century
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