21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. Ver. 21. He is of age ] ηλικιαν εχει . Faelix ab ηλιξ ηλικια , say the etymologists, ut faelix sit homo floridae et vegetae aetatis, corpore et animo valens. (Becman.) read more
22 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. Ver. 22. Put out of the synagogue ] This was that kind of excommunication they called Niddui, or separation; and such were by the Greeks called Αποδεδοκιμασμενοι and Αμνημονευτοι . There were two other more heavy kind of excommunications in use among the Jews, Cherem and Samatha or Maranatha, which they derive... read more
23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. Ver. 23. He is of age ] See John 9:21-22 . read more
24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. Ver. 24. Give God the glory ] It appears, Joshua 7:19 ; 1 Samuel 6:5 , that this was some solemn form, in use among that people when they required an oath of delinquents. This the hypocrites made use of, as when the devils adjured Christ by the living God not to cast them out. So their forefathers would persecute godly men, and molest them with Church censures, and then... read more
25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no , I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. Ver. 25. Whether he be a sinner or no, &c. ] That is, a notorious impious man, as you affirm him. And this is an ironic speech; as if he should say, You may make of him what you will, and call him at your pleasure; he is as he is. And this one thing I know, and will testify, that whereas I was blind, now I see; yea, and I see day at a little hole too. If this man... read more
26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? Ver. 26. What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? ] How fain would envy here have fastened her fangs, and have found somewhat to say, whereby to cast a slur on the miracle. They are even question sick, as those 1 Timothy 6:4 . Et si non aliqua nocuissent, &c. They feed upon their own hearts, because they cannot come at Christ’s. read more
27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? Ver. 27. Will ye also be his disciples? ] A bold speech of so mean a man, so little enlightened, to the chief priests and Pharisees. Such was that of Dirick Carver, martyr, to Bonner, Your doctrine is poison and sorcery. If Christ were here, you would put him to a worse death than he was put to before. You say you can make God; you can make a pudding as soon,... read more
28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples. Ver. 28. Then they reviled him ] As an apostate from the law, a noveller, a Nazarite, a disciple of Christ, Thou art his disciple, say they, and therefore a dolt, a dunce; as at this day in Italy and at Rome, the most honourable name of Christian is usually abused to signify. (D. Fulke.) The primitive persecutors painted Christ with an ass’s head and a book in his hand (as Tertullian saith), to signify... read more
29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow , we know not from whence he is. Ver. 29. We know not whence he is ] i.e. Whence he had his mission and commission to act the part of a prophet. His parents they knew, but doubted about his authority, as Papists and officials do of ours. To whom we answer, that we received our ministry immediately from Jesus Christ, whose ambassadors we are: and that his inward call is the main, whether it be that of approbation, as of godly... read more
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John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 9:20
20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: Ver. 20. We know that this is our son ] They answer obliquely and over warily; but Christ had better deserved of them. Squirrels ever set their holes to the sunny side. Political professors, neuter passive Christians, will be sure to keep on the warmer side of the hedge; neither will they launch farther into the sea than they may be sure to return safe to the shore. Cyprian calleth such double... read more