"Sir," replied the sufferer, "I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is moved; but while I am coming some one else steps down before me."

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Thirty-eight years beside a pool and never a chance to get in
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Man » Extremity of examples of » The father of the demoniac
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
the Miracles of Christ » Impotent man healed
human Weakness » Helplessness, physical and spiritual of man
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The father of the demoniac

John 5:8 (show verse)

"Rise," said Jesus, "take up your mat and walk."

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Thirty-eight years beside a pool and never a chance to get in
Effort demanded » Ability to walk
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
the Miracles of Christ » Impotent man healed

John 5:9 (show verse)

Instantly the man was restored to perfect health, and he took up his mat and began to walk.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Thirty-eight years beside a pool and never a chance to get in
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
the Miracles of Christ » Impotent man healed
Sabbath » Lawful to do good deeds on

John 5:10 (show verse)

That day was a Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who had been cured, "It is the Sabbath: you must not carry your mat."

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism

John 5:11 (show verse)

"He who cured me," he replied, "said to me, 'Take up your mat and walk.'"

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man

John 5:12 (show verse)

"Who is it," they asked, "that said to you, 'Take up your mat and walk'?"

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man

John 5:13 (show verse)

But the man who had been cured did not know who it was; for Jesus had passed out unnoticed, there being a crowd in the place.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man

John 5:14 (show verse)

Afterwards Jesus found him in the Temple and said to him, "You are now restored to health. Do not sin any more, or a worse thing may befall you."

Diseases » Often sent as punishment
Error » Definition of » Forbidden
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
Sin » Not sinning
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forbidden
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forbidden

John 5:15 (show verse)

The man went and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had restored him to health;

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 5:16 (show verse)

and on this account the Jews began to persecute Jesus--because He did these things on the Sabbath.

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the immobile man
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Healing of the immobile man
Persecution » Of Christ
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Persecution » Christ suffered
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in

John 5:17 (show verse)

His reply to their accusation was, "My Father works unceasingly, and so do I."

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, equally with the father
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
The power of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father

On this account then the Jews were all the more eager to put Him to death--because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also spoke of God as being in a special sense His Father, thus putting Himself on a level with God.

Bigotry » Instances of » Falsely accusing jesus of blasphemy
Divinity » Challenged » By the jewish people
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
The power of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
Sabbath » Doing good works on the sabbath
Slander » Instances of » That he blasphemed
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father

John 5:19 (show verse)

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that the Son can do nothing of Himself--He can only do what He sees the Father doing; for whatever He does, that the Son does in like manner.

Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
The power of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father

John 5:20 (show verse)

For the Father loves the Son and reveals to Him all that He Himself is doing. And greater deeds than these will He reveal to Him, in order that you may wonder.

Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Love » God the father and jesus Christ loving each other
Love to Christ » Exhibited by God
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father

John 5:21 (show verse)

For just as the Father awakens the dead and gives them life, so the Son also gives life to whom He wills.

Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As raising the dead
Spiritual life » Christ is the author of
Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Giving spiritual life
Quickening » Who the lord quickens
Quickening » Of God's people » By the son
Resurrection » God resurrecting the dead
Revivals » Isa 35 » General references to spiritual quickening
Spiritual » Quickening » General references to spiritual quickening

John 5:22 (show verse)

The Father indeed does not judge any one, but He has entrusted all judgement to the Son,

Christ » Joy of » Judge
Honor » Those that do not honor jesus Christ
Honor » Who does not honor God the father
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Shall be administered by Christ
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge

John 5:23 (show verse)

that all may honour the Son even as they honour the Father. The man who withholds honour from the Son withholds honour from the Father who sent Him.

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As entitled to equal honor with the father
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Honor » Those that do not honor jesus Christ
Honor » Who does not honor God the father
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:24 (show verse)

"In most solemn truth I tell you that he who listens to my teaching and believes Him who sent me, has the Life of the Ages, and does not come under judgement, but has passed over out of death into Life.

Believers » Promises to » Eternal life
Bethesda » The pool of
Christ's » Verily, verily's of » How to obtain
Condemnation » No condemnation, for the righteous
Condemnation » Who is not condemned
Condemnation » Saints are delivered from, by Christ
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » Deliverance from, is through Christ
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
God's Promises » To believers » Eternal life
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is by faith alone
Life » Spiritual
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Secured through faith
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal life » Given » To those who believe in God
No » Condemnation, for the righteous
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Salvation » Conditions of
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
verily's of Christ » How to obtain
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it

John 5:25 (show verse)

"In most solemn truth I tell you that a time is coming--nay, has already come--when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.

Condemnation » Who is not condemned
The Dead » Resurrection of » Promises concerning
death » Spiritual
Spiritual death » Deliverance from, is through Christ
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Life » Spiritual
Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Giving spiritual life
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Resurrection » Promises concerning
The Resurrection » Illustrative of the new birth
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:26 (show verse)

For just as the Father has life in Himself, so He has also given to the Son to have life in Himself.

Christ » Life, the » Radiant life
Contempt » Some awaking to everlasting contempt
death » Spiritual
Eternal life » Some awaking to everlasting life
Goodness » Good people
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ having life in himself
Justice » What is just
Life » Spiritual
Life » Christ » Radiant life
Christ the Life » Radiant life
Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Giving spiritual life
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:27 (show verse)

And He has conferred on Him authority to act as Judge, because He is the Son of Man.

Authority » Of Christ
Christ » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Authority of
Contempt » Some awaking to everlasting contempt
Divinity » For other titles relating to his divinity special marks of divinity » His authority
Eternal life » Some awaking to everlasting life
Goodness » Good people
Judgment » Shall be administered by Christ
Justice » What is just
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Authoritative

John 5:28 (show verse)

Wonder not at this. For a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear His voice and will come forth--

Christ » Conqueror of death » Will call all men from death's domain
Conqueror over death » Will call all men from death's domain
Contempt » Some awaking to everlasting contempt
death » Christ conqueror of » Will call all men from death's domain
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Eternal life » Some awaking to everlasting life
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Goodness » Good people
Justice » What is just
Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Raising the dead
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » Of all men
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Shall be of all the dead
The Resurrection » Effected by the power of » Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to

John 5:29 (show verse)

they who have done what is right to the resurrection of Life, and they whose actions have been evil to the resurrection of judgement.

Christ » Conqueror of death » Will call all men from death's domain
Conqueror over death » Will call all men from death's domain
Contempt » Some awaking to everlasting contempt
death » Christ conqueror of » Will call all men from death's domain
eternal Death » Is called » A resurrection to damnation
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Eternal life » Some awaking to everlasting life
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Goodness » Good people
Justice » What is just
Eternal life » Saints » Shall rise unto
Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Raising the dead
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Resurrection of damnation
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » Of all men
The Resurrection » Assumed and proved by our lord
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Rise to eternal life
The Resurrection » Of the wicked, shall be to » Damnation
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to

John 5:30 (show verse)

"I can of my own self do nothing. As I am bidden, so I judge; and mine is a just judgement, because it is not my own will that guides me, but the will of Him who sent me.

Christ, character of » Just
God » Plagues » Justice of
God » Will of, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
Jesus Christ » Justice of
Justice » Divine
Justice » What is just
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Christ the perfect example of
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:31 (show verse)

"If I give testimony concerning myself, my testimony cannot be accepted.

Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:32 (show verse)

There is Another who gives testimony concerning me, and I know that the testimony is true which He offers concerning me.

Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » Sufferings of » Divine, the father bears witness
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:33 (show verse)

"You sent to John, and he both was and still is a witness to the truth.

John » Mission of
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
John the baptist » Baptism by » His testimony concerning Christ
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Truth » John bear witness to
Truth » John bore witness to
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:34 (show verse)

But the testimony on my behalf which I accept is not from man; though I say all this in order that you may be saved.

John » Mission of
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:35 (show verse)

He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.

Christian ministers » Called » Lights
John » Mission of
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)
John » Character of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Burning zeal
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
Lamps » Described as » Shining
Light » Illustrative of » Ministers
Radiancy » Radiant lives, of the saints
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Radiant lives, of the saints
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:36 (show verse)

"But the testimony which I have is weightier than that of John; for the work the Father has assigned to me for me to bring it to completion--the very work which I am doing--affords testimony concerning me that the Father has sent me.

Christ » Words of characteristics of » Works of
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The works of Christ
Miracles » Jesus was proved to be the messiah by
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The works of Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Wonderful » Works of God » Works of Christ
Works » Christ's

John 5:37 (show verse)

And the Father who sent me, *He* has given testimony concerning me. None of you have ever either heard His voice or seen what He is like.

Christ » Heal persecution of » The father bears witness
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
Divinity » Of Christ » The father bears witness
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The father
God » Trust in » Unseen
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Seeing » No man seeing God
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The father
Voice » Of God
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » Sufferings of » Divine, the father bears witness
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:38 (show verse)

Nor have you His word dwelling within you, for you refuse to believe Him whom *He* has sent.

Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Have not the word of God in them
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ

John 5:39 (show verse)

"You search the Scriptures, because you suppose that in them you will find the Life of the Ages; and it is those Scriptures that yield testimony concerning me;

Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » The old testament
Eternal life » Revealed in the scriptures
Names » Of the word of God » Scriptures
Reading » Of the word of God » The study of encouraged
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
The scriptures » Testify of Christ
The scriptures » Should be » Searched
Search the word » The study of encouraged
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » The old testament
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
The word of God » Testify of jesus
The word of God » Searching of, commanded
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » What testifies of jesus Christ
Word » Sealing of search the » The study of encouraged
Word » Study of » The study of encouraged

John 5:40 (show verse)

and yet you are unwilling to come to me that you may have Life.

divine Call » Heal persecution of » Refused
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Refused by men
Life » Spiritual
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:41 (show verse)

"I do not accept glory from man,

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:42 (show verse)

but I know you well, and I know that in your hearts you do not really love God.

Love to God » Hypocrites, without
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:43 (show verse)

I have come as my Father's representative, and you do not receive me. If some one else comes representing only himself, him you will receive.

Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Of Christ » The jewish nation
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:44 (show verse)

How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » The jews
Belief » Why you should believe jesus Christ
Earthly » Of priests honour » A hindrance to faith
Honour » Earthly » A hindrance to faith
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Seeking God » Includes seeking » Honor which comes from him
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Seeking honor from men
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Worldly » Ambition » The jews

John 5:45 (show verse)

"Do not suppose that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, namely Moses, on whom your hope rests.

Belief » Why you should believe jesus Christ
the Law of moses » The jews » Shall be judged by
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:46 (show verse)

For if you believe Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote about me.

Belief » Why you should believe jesus Christ
Faith » The objects of, are » Writings of moses
Law » Prophecies in, of the messiah
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

John 5:47 (show verse)

But if you disbelieve his writings, how are you to believe my words?"

Belief » Why you should believe jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
Scripture » The scriptures testifying of jesus Christ
Unbelief » Instances of » The jewish leaders
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord