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John 9:12

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 9:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.
John 9:12 — American Standard Version

Context — John 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Others said, It is he: others said, No, but he is like him. He said, I am [he].
10They said therefore unto him, How then were thine eyes opened?
11He answered, The man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to Siloam, and wash: so I went away and washed, and I received sight.
12And they said unto him, Where is he? He saith, I know not.
13They bring to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
14Now it was the sabbath on the day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
15Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. And he said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and I see.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they said unto him, where is he? etc.] For Christ had withdrawn himself and was gone; whether on account of the Jews, who he knew would be irritated by this miracle, or whether to avoid all popular applause and glory, which he sought not, is not certain; it may be on both accounts: this question, however, was put, not out of good will to Christ, but that they might apprehend him, and bring him before the sanhedrim, for doing work on the sabbath day; and such enmity there is in carnal men, at the conversion of sinners, their acquaintance, instead of rejoicing at it: he said I know not; for when he returned from the pool, Jesus was gone: and so it sometimes is, that when Christ has…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Where: Joh 5:11-13, Joh 7:11; Exo 2:18-20 John 9:13”
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