Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” New Living Translation When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” English Standard Version When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” Berean Standard Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” Berean Literal Bible Jesus, having seen him lying and having known that he has been a long time already, says to him, "Do you desire to become well?" King James Bible When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? New King James Version When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” New American Standard Bible Jesus, upon seeing this man lying there and knowing that he had already been in that condition for a long time, said to him, “Do you want to get well?” NASB 1995 When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, “Do you wish to get well?” NASB 1977 When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, “Do you wish to get well?” Legacy Standard Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been sick a long time, He said to him, “Do you wish to get well?” Amplified Bible When Jesus noticed him lying there [helpless], knowing that he had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to get well?” Christian Standard Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and realized he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to get well? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and knew he had already been there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to get well?"” American Standard Version When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wouldest thou be made whole? Contemporary English Version When Jesus saw the man and realized that he had been crippled for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to be healed?" English Revised Version When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wouldest thou be made whole? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus saw the man lying there and knew that he had been sick for a long time. So Jesus asked the man, "Would you like to get well?" Good News Translation Jesus saw him lying there, and he knew that the man had been sick for such a long time; so he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" International Standard Version When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" Majority Standard Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” NET Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him, "Do you want to become well?" New Heart English Bible When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to be made well?" Webster's Bible Translation When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith to him, Wilt thou be healed? Weymouth New Testament Jesus saw him lying there, and knowing that he had been a long time in that condition, He asked him, "Do you wish to have health and strength?" World English Bible When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be made well?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhim Jesus having seen lying, and having known that he is already a long time, He says to him, “Do you wish to become whole?” Berean Literal Bible Jesus, having seen him lying and having known that he has been a long time already, says to him, "Do you desire to become well?" Young's Literal Translation him Jesus having seen lying, and having known that he is already a long time, he saith to him, 'Dost thou wish to become whole?' Smith's Literal Translation Jesus having seen the same lying down, and having known that it was already much time, says to him, Wilt thou be well? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHim when Jesus had seen lying, and knew that he had been now a long time, he saith to him: Wilt thou be made whole? Catholic Public Domain Version Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” New American Bible When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be well?” New Revised Standard Version When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus saw this man lying down, and he knew that he had been waiting for a long time; so he said to him, Do you wish to be healed? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua saw this man lying, and he knew that he had been so for a long time, and he said to him: “Do you want to be cured?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been already a long time in that condition, he said to him: Do you wish to be restored to health? Godbey New Testament Jesus seeing him lying down, and knowing that he already has much time, says to him; Haweis New Testament Jesus seeing him laid there, and knowing that he had been so for a long while, saith to him, Wilt thou be made sound? Mace New Testament Jesus seeing him lie there, and knowing that he had been sick a long time, said to him, will you be cured? Weymouth New Testament Jesus saw him lying there, and knowing that he had been a long time in that condition, He asked him, "Do you wish to have health and strength?" Worrell New Testament Jesus, seeing this man lying, and knowing that already for a long time he had been thus, saith to him, Worsley New Testament Jesus seeing him lie there, and knowing that he had been now a long time ill, saith unto him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Pool of Bethesda…5One man there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” 7“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.”… Cross References Matthew 9:28 After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. Mark 10:51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” Luke 18:41 “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” John 9:35-38 When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” / “Who is He, Sir?” he replied. “Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” / “You have already seen Him,” Jesus answered. “He is the One speaking with you.” ... Matthew 8:2-3 Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Mark 1:40-42 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. Luke 5:12-13 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. John 4:48 Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” Matthew 20:32-34 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked. / “Lord,” they answered, “let our eyes be opened.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him. Mark 8:23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. Luke 7:13-15 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” / Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!” / And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” Isaiah 35:3-6 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. ... Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” Treasury of Scripture When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he said to him, Will you be made whole? and knew. John 21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Psalm 142:3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. Hebrews 4:13,15 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do… Wilt. Isaiah 65:1 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. Jeremiah 13:27 I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? Luke 18:41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. Jump to Previous Already Case Clear Condition Desire Floor Great Healed Health Jesus Length Lying Sick State Strength Time Want Whole Wilt WishJump to Next Already Case Clear Condition Desire Floor Great Healed Health Jesus Length Lying Sick State Strength Time Want Whole Wilt WishJohn 5 1. Jesus on the Sabbath day cures him who was diseased thirty-eight years.10. The Jews therefore object, and persecute him for it. 17. He answers for himself, and reproves them, showing by the testimony of his Father, 31. of John, 36. of his works, 39. and of the Scriptures, who he is. When Jesus saw him lying there The phrase begins with "When Jesus saw him," indicating the divine perception and compassion of Jesus. The Greek word for "saw" is "εἶδεν" (eiden), which implies not just a casual glance but a deep, discerning look. Jesus' ability to see beyond the physical into the spiritual and emotional state of the man is significant. This reflects the omniscience of Christ, who knows our struggles and pains intimately. The setting is the pool of Bethesda, a place where many disabled individuals gathered, hoping for healing. Jesus' attention to this particular man highlights His personal care and intentionality in seeking out those in need. and realized that he had already been there a long time He asked him, 'Do you want to get well?' Parallel Commentaries ... Greek When JesusἸησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. him τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. lying [there] κατακείμενον (katakeimenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2621: From kata and keimai; to lie down, i.e. be sick; specially, to recline at a meal. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. realized γνοὺς (gnous) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he had spent ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a long πολὺν (polyn) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. time [in this condition], χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. He asked λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Do you want Θέλεις (Theleis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to get γενέσθαι (genesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. well?” ὑγιὴς (hygiēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5199: (a) sound, healthy, pure, whole, (b) wholesome. From the base of auzano; healthy, i.e. Well; figuratively, true. Links John 5:6 NIVJohn 5:6 NLT John 5:6 ESV John 5:6 NASB John 5:6 KJV John 5:6 BibleApps.com John 5:6 Biblia Paralela John 5:6 Chinese Bible John 5:6 French Bible John 5:6 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 5:6 When Jesus saw him lying there (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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