John 9:23

23 That is why his parents said, "He is old enough. Ask him."

John 9:23 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:23

Therefore said his parents, he is of age
(See Gill on John 9:21).

John 9:23 In-Context

21 But we don't know how he can now see. We don't know who opened his eyes. Ask him. He is old enough to speak for himself."
22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, who had already decided that anyone who said Jesus was the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
23 That is why his parents said, "He is old enough. Ask him."
24 So for the second time, they called the man who had been blind. They said, "You should give God the glory by telling the truth. We know that this man is a sinner."
25 He answered, "I don't know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see."
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