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John 9:24

King James Version (KJV)

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John 9:24

Verse 24 of 41

Scripture focus

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.

John 9:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 9:24

Theological / Devotional

Give God the praise. This was a technical formula, one that required the person so addressed to take action appropriate to the circumstances that would bring honor to God. The context indicates the type of action expected. In the case of Achan the formula demanded a confession of guilt (Joshua 7:19). Here the demand implied that the healed man’s conduct and confession had not brought honor to God. The Jews sought to elicit the declaration that it was not Jesus who had healed him, but God.

A sinner. That is, because, according to them, He had broken the Sabbath (see on v. 14).

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