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John 10:21
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But others said, "These aren't the words of someone controlled by a demon. A demon cannot heal the eyes of a blind man."
Other sayde these are not the wordes of him that hath the devyll. Can the devyll open the eyes of the blynde?
Others said, "These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn't possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?"
Others were saying, "These are not the words of a man who is demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of the blind, can it?"Exodus 4:11; Psalm 94:9; 146:8; John 9:6-7,32-33;">[xr]
Others were saying, "These are not the words of one who is demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of those who are blind, can it?"
But others said, "A man who is crazy with a demon does not say things like this. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?
Others said, "These are not the words of one who is oppressed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Others said, "These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn't possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?"
Others said, These are not the words of one that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
Others argued, "That is not the language of a demoniac: and can a demon open blind men's eyes?"
Othere men seiden, These wordis ben not of a man that hath a feend. Whether the deuel may opene the iyen of blynde men?
Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
But others replied, "These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Others were saying, "These are not the words and thoughts of one possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?
Others said, These are not the words of one who has an evil spirit. Is it possible for an evil spirit to make blind people see?
Others said, "These are not the deeds of a man who is demonized — how can a demon open blind people's eyes?"
Others said, These sayings are not [those] of one that is possessed by a demon. Can a demon open blind people's eyes?
But others said, These words are not of a demoniac: how can a devil open the eyes of the blind ?
But others said: These are not the discourses of a demoniac: can a demon open the eyes of one blind?
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a deuill. Can a deuill open the eyes of the blind?
Others said, "This doesn't sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Others said, "A man who has a demon does not talk this way. Can a demon open the eyes of a blind man?"
Others were saying, "These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Other sayd, These are not the wordes of him that hath a deuill: can the deuill open the eyes of the blinde?
Others said, These are not the words of a crazy man. Why, can a crazy man open the eyes of the blind?
Others, said - These sayings, are not those of one demonized, - Can, a demon, open the eyes of, the blind?
Others said: These are not the words of one that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
Others said, "These are not the sayings of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Other sayd: These are not ye wordes of hym that hath the deuyll. Can the deuyll open the eyes of the blynde?
But others were saying, "A man with a demon could not talk like this! How could a demon give sight to blind people?"
Others were saying, “These aren’t the words of someone who is demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
Others were saying, "These are not the words of one who is possessed by a demon! A demon is not able to open the eyes of the blind, is it?"
Others said, These are not words of one having been possessed by a demon. A demon is not able to open the eyes of blind ones.
others said, `These sayings are not those of a demoniac; is a demon able blind men's eyes to open?'
Other sayde: These are not wordes of one that is possessed. Can the deuell also open ye eyes of the blynde?
others said, this is not the language of one possess'd: can a demon give sight to the blind?
Others said, "These are not the words of someone possessed by a demon. A demon cannot cause the blind to see, can it?"
Others said, "These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
But others disagreed, "Nutjobs don't speak with this kind of wisdom, nor do they heal the blind."
Others were saying, "These are not the sayings of one demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of the blind, can he?"
Others were saying, "These are not the words of someone demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Can: John 9:6, John 9:32, Exodus 4:11, Exodus 8:19, Psalms 94:9, Psalms 146:8, Proverbs 20:12, Isaiah 35:5, Isaiah 35:6, Matthew 11:5
Reciprocal: Acts 26:24 - Paul
Cross-References
Ships will come from Cyprus, bringing people who will invade the lands of Assyria and Eber. But finally, Cyprus itself will be ruined."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Others said, these are not the words of him that hath a devil,.... No madman or demoniac, one possessed of a devil, and under the influence of Satan, would ever talk in so divine a manner, and speak such words of truth and soberness: these were, some of the wiser sort, and were well disposed to Christ, who reasoned thus, and they were but few: whereas those that charged him with madness and distraction were many, as in the preceding verse;
can a devil open the eyes of the blind? referring to the late instance, of Christ's curing a man that was blind from his birth; if it was in the power of a devil to do such an action, which it is not, yet it is not in his nature, it is not usual with him to do any good; but to do all the hurt he can, both to the bodies and souls of men: in one of Beza's copies it is read, "can one that has a devil open the eyes of the blind?" so the Persic version, can a "demoniac", c.? which reading suits best with what is before said and then the sense is, can a madman, one that is a lunatic, one possessed with the devil, either talk in the manner this man does, or do such wonderful actions as he has done, particularly cure a man that was born blind?
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Not the words ... - His words are sober, grave, pious, full of wisdom. The preaching of Jesus always produced effect. It made bitter enemies or decided friends. So will all faithful preaching. It is not the fault of the gospel that there are divisions, but of the unbelief and mad passions of men.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 10:21. These are not the words of him that hath a devil. — If he were deranged by an unclean spirit, his words would bear a similitude to the spirit that produced them; but these are words of deep sense, soberness, and piety: besides, could a demoniac open the eyes of blind men? "This is not the work of a demon. Now we have seen that this man has restored a man who was born blind. Therefore it is demonstrably evident that he is neither a madman nor a demoniac.
Behold the usage which the blessed Lord received from his creatures! And behold with what meekness and gentleness he conducts himself!-not a word of impatience proceeds from his lips; nor a look of contempt or indignation is seen in his face. And what was he doing to merit all this? Why, he was instructing the ignorant, and telling the wretched that he was just going to die to save their souls! Amazing love of God, and ingratitude and obduracy of men! Let not the disciple suppose that, in this respect, he shall be above his master. When a minister of Christ has done his utmost to do good to his fellow creatures, let him not be surprised if he meet with nothing from many but reproaches and persecutions for his pains. The grand point is to take Jesus for an example of suffering, and to be armed with the same mind. It appears that the words spoken by the friendly Jews prevailed; and that the others were obliged to abandon the field.
