The man"s neighbors probably brought him to their religious leaders to hear their opinion of what had happened to him. [source][source][source]
Context Summary
John 9:13-25 - The Testimony Of Personal Experience
The jealous Pharisees now set themselves to discredit the miracle and to throw suspicion upon the witness. But their hostility, prompted by jealousy and vindictiveness, forced the healed man to realize the moral majesty of Jesus. His eyes became opened to the true values of things, as well as to the world of nature. In a day he had grown far away from the parents, who were simple people, unaccustomed to the glare of publicity, and very much afraid of these religious magnates.
It is marvelous to note this man proving himself more than a match for his opponents, and answering them with a simplicity and a majesty that confounded them. Matthew 10:19. He needed, however, a touch that no human wisdom could impart, and this was given by Christ, who always seeks those whom man casts out and those who dare to live up to the truth they know. Notice the steps: He is a prophet; He is not a sinner; He is from God; he worshiped Him. None come in contact with Christ without being blinded or enlightened. Our guilt is proportioned to our refusal of the light. [source]
Chapter Summary: John 9
1The man born blind is restored to sight 8He is brought to the Pharisees 13They are offended at it; 35but he is received of Jesus, and confesses him 39Who they are whom Jesus enlightens
Greek Commentary for John 9:13
They bring him [αγουσιν αυτον] Vivid dramatic present active of αγω agō These neighbours bring him. To the Pharisees The accepted professional teachers who posed as knowing everything. The scribes were usually Pharisees. Him that aforetime was blind Simply, “the once blind man.” [source]
Greek Commentary for John 9:13
Vivid dramatic present active of αγω agō These neighbours bring him. To the Pharisees The accepted professional teachers who posed as knowing everything. The scribes were usually Pharisees. Him that aforetime was blind Simply, “the once blind man.” [source]