^{22 Ref} They said this because of their fear of the Jews: for the Jews had come to an agreement that if any man said that Jesus was the Christ he would be put out of the Synagogue.

^{23 Ref} That was the reason why they said, He is old enough; put the question to him.

^{24 Ref} So they sent a second time for the man who had been blind and they said to him, Give glory to God: it is clear to us that this man is a sinner.

^{25 Ref} He said in answer, I have no knowledge if he is a sinner or not, but one thing I am certain about; I was blind, and now I see.

²⁶ Then they said to him, What did he do to you? how did he give you the use of your eyes?

^{27 Ref} His answer was: I have said it before, but your ears were shut: why would you have me say it again? is it your desire to become his disciples?

^{28 Ref} And they were angry with him and said, You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.