20 "We know he is our son," the parents answered, "and we know he was born blind.
20 His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:
20 His parents answered, "We know that this is our son and that he was born blind.
20 His parents said, "We know he is our son, and we know he was born blind.
20 His parents answered them and said, "We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind;
20 His parents replied, "We know this is our son and that he was born blind,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 9:20
Commentary on John 9:18-23
(Read John 9:18-23)
The Pharisees vainly hoped to disprove this notable miracle. They expected a Messiah, but could not bear to think that this Jesus should be he, because his precepts were all contrary to their traditions, and because they expected a Messiah in outward pomp and splendour. The fear of man brings a snare, Proverbs 29:25, and often makes people deny and disown Christ and his truths and ways, and act against their consciences. The unlearned and poor, who are simple-hearted, readily draw proper inferences from the evidences of the light of the gospel; but those whose desires are another way, though ever learning, never come to the knowledge of the truth.