John 9:29 (WEB)
We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we don’t know where he comes from.”
Fathers and councils · 27
Augustine of Hippo
“It was said to Christ in His own nation, “a sinner is this Man: we know not whence He is:” we know Moses, to him spake God; this Man is a Samaritan.” — editor's note: John ix. 24, 29; John viii. 48.
Read the whole comment
Athanasius of Alexandria
“Afterwards when, being reproved, they should have come to their senses, they rather grew insolent, saying, ‘We are Moses’ disciples; and we know that God spake to Moses;’ dealing the more falsely by that very expression, and accusing themselves.” — editor's note: John ix. 28, 29.
Read the whole comment
John Chrysostom
“Before they had seen Him they bore this witness, but when they saw Him in their malice they concealed the testimony, saying, “But as for this fellow, we know not whence He is.” ( c. ix. 29.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And in order that they might not say, “Thou art a boaster, God spake to Moses only”; (this at least they did say, “We know that God spake with Moses: as for this fellow, we know not whence He is”— c. ix. 29 ;) on this account He spake as He did, to show that there is neither voice nor shape with God.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“For because they said, “God spake to Moses, but as for this fellow we know not whence he is” ( c. ix. 29 ), He showeth that they were insulting Moses as well as Himself, for Moses gave them the Law, and they obeyed it not.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And others again said, “God spake unto Moses, but as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.” ( c. ix. 29.)” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Ver.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment
Ephrem the Syrian
“For they were put to shame by that blind man to whom they said;—We know that this man is a sinner.” — editor's note: John ix. 24–31.
Read the whole comment
Catena Aurea on John
- John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
The parents having referred the Pharisees to the healed man himself, they summon him a second time: Then again called they the man that was blind. They do not openly say now, Deny that Christ has healed thee, but…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Deny that thou hast received the benefit. This is not to give God the glory, but rather to blaspheme Him.
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
They wished him to give glory to God, by calling Christ a sinner, as they did: We know that this man is a sinner.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Why then did ye not convict Him, when He said above, Which of you convinceth Me of sin? (c. 8:46)
Read the whole comment - Alcuin of YorkCatena Aurea on John
The man, that he might neither expose himself to calumny, nor at the same time conceal the truth, answers not that he knew Him to be righteous, but, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
But how comes this, whether He be a sinner, I know not, from one who had said, He is a Prophet? did the blind fear? far from it: he only thought that our Lord’s defence lay in the witness of the fact, more than in…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Will ye also? i. e. I am already, do ye wish to be? I see now, but do not envy (video, non invideo). He says this in indignation at the obstinacy of the Jews; not tolerating blindness, now that he is no longer blind…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
As then truth is strength, so falsehood is weakness: truth elevates and ennobles whomever it takes up, however mean before: falsehood brings even the strong to weakness and contempt. Then they reviled him, and said,…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
A malediction only in the intention of the speakers, not in the words themselves. May such a malediction (ἐλοιδόρησαν, maledixerunt, Vulg.) be upon us, and upon our children! It follows: But we are Moses’ disciples.…
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Ye think sight less evidence than hearing; for what ye say, ye know, is what ye have heard from your fathers. But is not He more worthy of belief, who has certified that He comes from God, by miracles which ye have…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
As yet however He speaks as one but just anointed1, for God hears sinners too. Else in vain would the publican cry, God be merciful to me a sinner. (Luke 18:13) By that confession he obtained2 justification, as the…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on John
Or, that God heareth not sinners, means, that God does not enable sinners to work miracles. When sinners however implore pardon for their offences, they are translated from the rank of sinners to that of penitents.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Observe then, when he said above, Whether He be a sinner, I know not, it was not that he spoke in doubt; for here he not only acquits him of all sin, but holds him up as one well pleasing to God: But if any man be a…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
Freely, stedfastly, truly. For how could what our Lord did, be done by any other than God, or by disciples even, except when their Lord dwelt in them?
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
So then because speaking the truth he was in nothing confounded, when they should most have admired, they condemned him: Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us?
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
What meaneth altogether? That he was quite blind. Yet He who opened his eyes, also saves him altogether.
Read the whole comment - John ChrysostomCatena Aurea on John
Or, altogether, that is to say, from thy birth thou art in sins. They reproach his blindness, and pronounce his sins to be the cause of it; most unreasonably. So long as they expected him to deny the miracle, they…
Read the whole comment - Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
It was they themselves who had made him teacher; themselves, who had asked him so many questions; and now they ungratefully cast him out for teaching.
Read the whole comment - BedeCatena Aurea on John
It is commonly the way with great persons to disdain learning any thing from their inferiors.
Read the whole comment
Cross-references · 1
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 9:24–34 (4) (Catena Aurea).