John 9:33

33 If this man were not of God he coulde have done no thinge.

John 9:33 Meaning and Commentary

John 9:33

If this man were not of God
If he had not his mission, commission, and credentials from God; if he had not been sent by him, and had not authority from him, and was not assisted by him, as man, or God was not with him,

he could do nothing;
or "not do these things", as the Syriac version reads; that is, such miraculous works; or, as the Persic version, "he could not do this miracle": open the eyes of a man born blind. His doing this is a full proof that he is of God, and comes from him.

John 9:33 In-Context

31 For we be sure that God heareth not synners. But yf eny man be a worshipper of God and do his will him heareth he.

32 Sence ye worlde beganne was it not hearde yt eny man opened the eyes of one that was borne blynd.

33 If this man were not of God he coulde have done no thinge.

34 They answered and sayd vnto him: thou arte altogeder borne in synne: and dost thou teache vs? And they cast him out.

35 Iesus hearde that they had excommunicate him: and assone as he had founde him he sayd vnto him: doest thou beleve on the sonne of God?