Tradition
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies on the Gospel of John
Homily 58 › John 9:26
“What did he to you? How opened he your eyes?”
What was his reply? Having conquered and cast them down, he no longer speaks to them submissly. As long as the matter needed enquiry and arguments he spoke guardedly, while he supplied the proof; but when he had conquered and gained a splendid victory, he then takes courage, and tramples upon them. What says he?
Source: Homilies on the Gospel of John (New Advent)