John 5:4

The Pool of Bethesda · John 5:1–15
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Translations

Modern
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Traditional
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
Literal
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Latin
Angelus autem Domini descendebat secundum tempus in piscinam, et movebatur aqua. Et qui prior descendisset in piscinam post motionem aquæ, sanus fiebat a quacumque detinebatur infirmitate.

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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).

Events

Glossary

Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Sabbath

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Angels: Execute the Purposes of God Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals the Immobile Man Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Healing of the Immobile Man Water: Miracles Connected With: Healing Powers Communicated To