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John 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 21

1 After these things, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

2 And in Jerusalem is a pool at the Sheep Gate, the one called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches.

3 In these was a great multitude of the ones being infirm lying, blind ones, lame ones, withered ones, awaiting the stirring of the water.

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Chapter Summary

1 Jesus cures a man diseased thirty eight years on the sabbath. 10 The Jews persecute Him for it. 17 He answers for Himself by the testimony of His Father, 32 of John, 36 of His works, 39 of the scriptures, who He is.

Key Greek Words

μαρτυρέω witness, testify G3140
κρίσις judgment G2920
ζωή life G2222
σάββατον sabbath G4521
ὑγιής made well, whole G5199
τιμάω honor G5091

People & Context

Jesus

Heals the man at Bethesda on the sabbath, then defends His equality with the Father and authority to judge

John the Baptist

The burning, shining lamp whose testimony to the truth Jesus cites as a witness to Himself

Moses

The one in whom the Jews hoped; Jesus says Moses wrote of Him and will accuse those who disbelieve

Timeline

Healing at the Pool of Bethesda

Jesus heals a man who had been infirm for 38 years on a Sabbath, sparking persecution from the Jewish leaders.

John 5:1-15

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