Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.
Then they went off on him and said, 'You're one of his followers, but we follow Moses.'
When people can't handle the truth, they'll attack the messenger instead.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during a confrontation after Jesus healed a man born blind on the Sabbath, which angered the Pharisees who strictly enforced Jewish laws. The Pharisees, as religious leaders, were defending their authority by claiming descent from Moses and accusing the healed man of following Jesus, highlighting the growing divide between traditional Jewish practices and Jesus' teachings. This reflects the broader historical tension in first-century Judea, where religious leaders resisted any challenge to their interpretation of the Law.
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