# Connecting Statement:

These verses tell how the Jews responded to what Jesus had said.

# Why do you listen to him?

This remark appears in the form of a question to emphasize the point that the people should not listen to Jesus. AT: "Do not listen to him!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?

This remark appears in the form of a question to add emphasis. AT: "Certainly a demon cannot cause a blind man to see!" or "Certainly a demon cannot give sight to blind people!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])