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Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.
John 5:14 — KJV
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John 5:14
King James Version (KJV)
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— D.L. Moody
John 5:14
Verse 14 of 47
Commentary
Commentary on John 5:14
Theological / DevotionalConveyed himself away. Gr. ekneuo, “to slip out,” “to slip away.” Jesus’ purpose in performing this miracle was not to involve Himself in debate with the Jews, but by a concrete, striking act to demonstrate the nature of true Sabbath-keeping and to show the falsity of the traditional restrictions with which the Pharisees sought to bind their nation.
A multitude. Jerusalem was especially crowded during the great feasts (see v. 1), and doubtless this miracle was performed in the presence of many who would carry the report of it far beyond the borders of Judea. It is noteworthy that Jesus required no confession of faith from the infirm man before healing him. Obviously, however, his faith rose to the call of the occasion.
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