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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

Μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
Θέλεις desire, be disposed (forward), intend G2309
οὐδὲν any (man), aught, man G3762
δέδωκεν adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
αἰώνιον eternal, for ever, everlasting G166

People & Context

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.

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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