John 9:10 Commentary - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

1) "Therefore said they unto him," (elegon oun auto) "Then they said directly to him," who had been healed before them, as neighbors and those who had often passed him by, Joh 9:8.

2) "How were thine eyes opened?" (pos oun eneochthesan sou hoi ophthalmoi) "Then how were your eyes opened? "These neighbors and former passersby now had time to express their curiosity, affirming the fact of the miraculous healing that had come to the blind beggar. The "how" question was answered by an explanation of the miracle that had come to the man, as also a miraculous event that was "to be," was explained to Mary, about the coming virgin birth of Jesus to her, Luk 1:26-38; Joh 3:2. The purpose of this and other miracles of the Lord is stated, Joh 20:30-31.