Translations
Modern
But he answered, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”
Traditional
He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
Literal
But he answered them, “The One having made me well, that One said to me, ‘Take up your mat and walk.’”
Latin
Respondit eis: Qui me sanum fecit, ille mihi dixit: Tolle grabatum tuum et ambula.
Original
Greek
English
But he answered, “The man who made me well told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”
Notes
This chapter is structured like a courtroom case (a legal trial). It begins with a description of the event that led to the conflict (5:1–15). This is followed by the decision of the Jewish leaders to take action against Jesus (5:16). Next comes a statement of the charges against him (5:18). The chapter then presents the defense given by Jesus, where he explains his authority and his relationship with the Father (5:17, 19–40).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Bethesda pool healingc. AD 28
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Miracle Sabbath
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals the Immobile Man Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Healing of the Immobile Man Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To