19. and asked them, “Is this the son that you said was born blind? How can he now see?”
20. The man's parents answered, “We are certain that he is our son, and we know that he was born blind.
21. But we don't know how he got his sight or who gave it to him. Ask him! He is old enough to speak for himself.”
22-23. The man's parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. The leaders had already agreed that no one was to have anything to do with anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah.
24. The leaders called the man back and said, “Swear by God to tell the truth! We know that Jesus is a sinner.”
25. The man replied, “I don't know if he is a sinner or not. All I know is that I used to be blind, but now I can see!”
26. “What did he do to you?” the Jewish leaders asked. “How did he heal your eyes?”
27. The man answered, “I have already told you once, and you refused to listen. Why do you want me to tell you again? Do you also want to become his disciples?”