They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
They shot back at him, 'You were literally born into sin, and you think you can teach us?' Then they kicked him out completely.
When you speak truth, some people will try to silence you instead of listening.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of the account where Jesus heals a man born blind, which sparked controversy because it occurred on the Sabbath, a day when Jewish law forbade work. The Pharisees, as religious leaders who strictly enforced these laws, interrogated the healed man and dismissed his testimony as invalid due to his lowly status. This event highlights the growing tension between Jesus' miraculous authority and the rigid traditions of the Jewish establishment.
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