John 9:10
New International Version
“How then were your eyes opened?” they asked.

New Living Translation
They asked, “Who healed you? What happened?”

English Standard Version
So they said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?”

Berean Standard Bible
“How then were your eyes opened?” they asked.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore they were saying to him, "How then were your eyes opened?"

King James Bible
Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?

New King James Version
Therefore they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?”

New American Standard Bible
So they were saying to him, “How then were your eyes opened?”

NASB 1995
So they were saying to him, “How then were your eyes opened?”

NASB 1977
Therefore they were saying to him, “How then were your eyes opened?”

Legacy Standard Bible
So they were saying to him, “How then were your eyes opened?”

Amplified Bible
So they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?”

Christian Standard Bible
So they asked him, “Then how were your eyes opened? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore they asked him, “Then how were your eyes opened?”

American Standard Version
They said therefore unto him, How then were thine eyes opened?

Contemporary English Version
"Then how can you see?" they asked.

English Revised Version
They said therefore unto him, How then were thine eyes opened?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they asked him, "How did you receive your sight?"

Good News Translation
"How is it that you can now see?" they asked him.

International Standard Version
So they asked him, "How, then, did you gain your eyesight?"

Majority Standard Bible
?How were your eyes opened?? they asked.

NET Bible
So they asked him, "How then were you made to see?"

New Heart English Bible
They therefore were asking him, "How were your eyes opened?"

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore they said to him, How were thy eyes opened?

Weymouth New Testament
"How then were your eyes opened?" they asked.

World English Bible
They therefore were asking him, “How were your eyes opened?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They said, therefore, to him, “How were your eyes opened?”

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore they were saying to him, "How then were your eyes opened?"

Young's Literal Translation
They said, therefore, to him, 'How were thine eyes opened?'

Smith's Literal Translation
Then said they to him, How were thine eyes opened?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They said therefore to him: How were thy eyes opened?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?”

New American Bible
So they said to him, “[So] how were your eyes opened?”

New Revised Standard Version
But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then they said to him, How were your eyes opened?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
They were saying to him, “How were your eyes opened?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then they said to him: How were your eyes opened?

Godbey New Testament
Then they said to him, How then were your eyes opened?

Haweis New Testament
When said they to him, How were thine eyes opened?

Mace New Testament
thereupon they said to him, how did you come to your sight?

Weymouth New Testament
"How then were your eyes opened?" they asked.

Worrell New Testament
They said, therefore, to him, "How then were your eyes opened?"

Worsley New Testament
Therefore they said to him, How were thine eyes opened?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
9Some claimed that he was, but others said, “No, he just looks like him.” But the man kept saying, “I am the one.” 10“How then were your eyes opened?” they asked. 11He answered, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and anointed my eyes, and He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed and received my sight.”…

Cross References
John 9:1-3
Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

John 5:15
And the man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.

John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”

John 7:31
Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”

John 10:21
But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

Matthew 9:27-30
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” / After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” ...

Mark 8:22-25
When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. / So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. / The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.” ...

Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. / When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. / “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. ...

Acts 3:6-8
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

Acts 9:17-18
So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” / At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,

Isaiah 35:5
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.

Isaiah 42:7
to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Psalm 146:8
the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

Exodus 4:11
And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

2 Kings 6:17-20
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore said they to him, How were your eyes opened?

John 9:15,21,26
Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see…

John 3:9
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

Ecclesiastes 11:5
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.

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35. but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him.
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How then were your eyes opened?
This question is posed by the neighbors and those who had seen the man blind from birth, now healed. It reflects a natural curiosity and skepticism about the miraculous event. In the Jewish context, blindness was often associated with sin or divine judgment (John 9:2), so the healing would have been seen as a significant sign. The question also highlights the theme of spiritual blindness versus physical sight, a recurring motif in John's Gospel. The opening of the eyes symbolizes not just physical healing but also spiritual enlightenment, pointing to Jesus as the light of the world (John 8:12). This miracle serves as a type of Jesus' mission to bring spiritual sight to those in darkness. The question invites the reader to consider the power and authority of Jesus, who performs works that fulfill messianic prophecies such as those found in Isaiah 35:5, where the eyes of the blind are opened.
Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in the Gospel of John, Jesus performs the miracle of healing the blind man, demonstrating His divine power and authority.

2. The Blind Man
A man who was blind from birth, representing those in spiritual darkness who are given sight through Christ.

3. The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who witness the miracle and learn from His teachings and actions.

4. The Pharisees
Religious leaders who question the miracle, often representing spiritual blindness and resistance to Jesus' message.

5. The Pool of Siloam
The place where Jesus instructs the blind man to wash, symbolizing obedience and faith leading to spiritual cleansing and sight.
Teaching Points
Spiritual Blindness and Sight
Just as the blind man received physical sight, we are called to seek spiritual sight through Christ. Reflect on areas of spiritual blindness in your life and seek Jesus for clarity and understanding.

Obedience and Faith
The blind man's healing required obedience to Jesus' instructions. Consider how obedience to God's Word can lead to spiritual breakthroughs in your life.

Witnessing and Testimony
The healed man becomes a witness to Jesus' power. Reflect on how you can share your testimony of what Jesus has done in your life with others.

Resistance to Truth
The Pharisees' skepticism highlights the resistance some have to the truth of the gospel. Pray for those who are spiritually blind and ask God to open their eyes to His truth.

Transformation through Christ
The transformation of the blind man is a powerful example of how encountering Jesus changes lives. Consider how your life has been transformed by Christ and how you can continue to grow in Him.(10) How were thine eyes opened?--They wonder at the change wrought in him, and seek to know how it happened. The question is important if we adopt the better reading, beggar, for "blind," in John 9:8, as showing that they knew he had been blind, the moment they knew that he was the same person who used to sit and beg.

Verse 10. - They said therefore to him, How then were thine eyes opened? If you are the very man, how has this come about?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“How
Πῶς (Pōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

then
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

{were} your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

eyes
ὀφθαλμοί (ophthalmoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3788: The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.

opened?”
ἠνεῴχθησάν (ēneōchthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.

they asked.
Ἔλεγον (Elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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