John 9:16 (WEB)
Some therefore of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he doesn’t keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” So there was division among them.
Catechism · 2
The Third Commandment
“But Jesus never fails to respect the holiness of this day.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 1:21; Jn 9:16.
Jesus Died Crucified
“The religious authorities in Jerusalem were not unanimous about what stance to take towards Jesus.” — Catechism footnote: cf. Jn 9:16; 10:19.
Fathers and councils · 29
Theodoret of Cyrus
“This is all that was looked at by the Jews, and therefore they said to him “For a good work we stone Thee not but for blasphemy and because that Thou being a man makest Thyself God,” and again “This man is not of God because He keepeth not the Sabbath Day.”” — editor's note: John ix. 16
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John Chrysostom
“…and that in this manner the infirmity of the Jews might be healed, so that He might not be deemed an enemy of God; for they said, “This man is not of God” ( c. ix. 16 ), “This man hath not come from God.”” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For since those persons argued, “How can he be from God, seeing that he keepeth not the Sabbath?” ( c. ix. 16 ), therefore He saith, “Which My Father hath given unto Me.”” — the author cites it
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Read the whole comment“Since they had been the first to say, “How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles?” ( ver. 16 ), he now brings forward even their judgment, reminding them of their own words.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For they said again, “This man is not of God;”“how is this man of God?”” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
Read the whole comment“They heard Him guiding them unto God, and evincing His great unanimity with Him, and they say, “This man is not of God.”” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
Read the whole comment“…to Himself a glory which belonged not to Him, even the Father’s, and were saying, “This Man is not of God, because He keepeth not the Sabbath day;”and again, “For a good work we stone Thee not, but for blasphemy, and because that Thou, being a man, makest Thyself God:”that both the charges might be shown…” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
Read the whole comment“By saying, “This man is not of God; This man deceiveth the people;”and again, “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.”” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
Read the whole comment“How said ye then, “He is a deceiver,” and “deceiveth the people,” and “hath a devil,” and “is not of God?”how a little while before did ye devise to slay Him?” — editor's note: John vii. 12; viii. 48; ix. 16.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on Matthew
“For they had seen the daemons going out, and they said, “He casts out daemons by Beelzebub;” they heard that He drew all men to God and they say, “This man is not of God.” [John 9:16]” — the author cites it
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“Christ is the stone, the builders are the Jewish teachers who rejected Christ, saying, “This man is not of God.” [John 9:16]” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
““This Man,” say they, “is not of God, because He breaketh the sabbath day.”” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
Read the whole comment““That this man is not of God, because he thus breaketh the sabbath day.”” — editor's note: John ix. 16.
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
“(John 9:16.)” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
The suddenness of the miracle made men incredulous: The neighbours 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…
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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.
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He was not ashamed of his former blindness, nor afraid of the fury of the people, nor averse to shew himself, and proclaim his Benefactor. Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? How they were,…
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Lo, he is become a proclaimer of grace, an evangelist, and testifies to the Jews. That blind man testified, and the ungodly were vexed at the heart, because they had not in their heart what appeared upon his…
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This they said, because they were meditating His death, having already begun to conspire against Him. Christ did not appear in company with those whom He cured; having no desire for glory, or display. He always…
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Here he is like one anointed, but unable yet to see: he preaches, and knows not what he preaches.
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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.
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The Jews, whom they asked, Where is He? were desirous of finding Him, in order to bring Him to the Pharisees; but, as they could not find Him, they bring the blind man. They brought to the Pharisees him that…
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Some, not all: for some were already anointed. But they, who neither saw, nor were anointed, said, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Rather He kept it, in that He was without sin; for to…
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Passing over the miracle in silence, they give all the prominence they can to the supposed transgression; not charging Him with healing on the sabbath, but with not keeping the sabbath. Others said, How can a man…
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It was Christ, who divided the day into light and darkness.
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Those who said, Can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? wishing to stop the others’ mouths, make the object of our Lord’s goodness again come forward; but without appearing to take part with Him themselves: They…
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See with what good intent they put the question. They do not say, What sayest thou of Him that keepeth not the sabbath, but mention the miracle, that He hath opened thine eyes; meaning it would seem, to draw out the…
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Or they sought how they could throw reproach upon the man, and cast him out of their synagogue. He declares however openly what he thinks: He said, He is a Prophet. Not being anointed yet in heart, he could not…
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Cited together in Catechism §596.
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Cited together in Catechism §2173.
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 13:10–17 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 13:10–17 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 13:10–17 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in John Chrysostom on Matthew 21:33–44 (8) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §2173.
Cited together in Catechism §2173.
Cited together in Catechism §2173.
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 20:9–18 (7) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §596.
Cited together in Catechism §2173.