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John 9:36

John 9:36
He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jesus said unto him,.... Giving him the tokens by which he might know him: thou hast both seen him; not that he had seen him before now, with his bodily eyes; for he was blind when Christ anointed…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who is he? - It is probable that the man did not know that he who now addressed him was the same who had healed him. He had not yet seen him Joh 9:7, but he was prepared to acknowledge him when he did…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Who is he, Lord? - It is very likely that the blind man did not know that it was Jesus the Christ who now spoke to him; for it is evident he had never seen him before this time; and he might now see…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 9:35-38

In these verses we may observe,

I. The tender care which our Lord Jesus took of this poor man (Joh 9:35): When Jesus heard that they had cast him out (for it is likely the town rang of it, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Who is he, Lord We should perhaps insert -and" or -then" with some of the best MSS., and Who is He?or, Who is He then? This -and" or -then" has the effect of intensifying the question. Comp. - andwho…

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