Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?
So they asked him, 'Wait, how did you get your sight back?'
Sometimes people need the whole story when something impossible becomes possible.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs after Jesus healed a man who was born blind by spitting on the ground, making mud, and applying it to the man's eyes, which was a miraculous sign of his divine authority. The people who knew the man, including neighbors and religious leaders, were astonished and began interrogating him about the healing, reflecting the cultural tension in first-century Judea where miracles were often met with doubt and scrutiny by the Jewish authorities. This event highlights the broader narrative of Jesus' ministry, which frequently challenged traditional interpretations of the law and provoked questions about his identity.
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