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◄ John 5:16►

New International Version
So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him.

New Living Translation
So the Jewish leaders began harassing Jesus for breaking the Sabbath rules.

English Standard Version
And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Berean Standard Bible
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And because of this, the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things onthe Sabbath.

King James Bible
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

New King James Version
For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.

New American Standard Bible
For this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on a Sabbath.

NASB 1995
For this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

NASB 1977
And for this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Legacy Standard Bible
And for this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Amplified Bible
For this reason the Jews began to persecute Jesuscontinually because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, the Jews began persecuting Jesus because he was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, the Jews began persecuting Jesus because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

American Standard Version
And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.

Contemporary English Version
They started making a lot of trouble for Jesus because he did things like this on the Sabbath.

English Revised Version
And for this cause did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Jews began to persecute Jesus because he kept healing people on the day of worship.

Good News Translation
So they began to persecute Jesus, because he had done this healing on a Sabbath.

International Standard Version
So the Jewish leaders began persecuting Jesus, because he kept doing such things on the Sabbath.

NET Bible
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began persecuting him.

New Heart English Bible
For this cause the Jewish leaders persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the Sabbath.

Webster's Bible Translation
And therefore the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath.

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

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him and were seeking to kill Him.

World English Bible
For this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus and sought to kill him, because he did these things on the Sabbath.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and because of this were the Jews persecuting Jesus, and seeking to kill Him, because these things He was doing on a Sabbath.

Berean Literal Bible
And because of this, the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things onthe Sabbath.

Young's Literal Translation
and because of this were the Jews persecuting Jesus, and seeking to kill him, because these things he was doing on a sabbath.

Smith's Literal Translation
And therefore the Jews drove out Jesus, and sought to kill him, because he did these in the sabbath.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, the Jews were persecuting Jesus, for he was doing these things on the Sabbath.

New American Bible
Therefore, the Jews began to persecute Jesus because he did this on a sabbath.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore the Jews started persecuting Jesus, because he was doing such things on the sabbath.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And for this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus and wanted to kill him, because he was doing these things on the sabbath.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And because of this, the Jews were persecuting Yeshua and were seeking to kill him, because he did these things on the Sabbath.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And for this reason did the Jews persecute Jesus, and seek to kill him, because he had done these things on the sabbath.

Godbey New Testament
And on account of this the Jews continued to persecute Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath.

Haweis New Testament
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to kill him, because he had done these things on the sabbath-day.

Mace New Testament
upon which occasion the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he did such things on the sabbath-day.

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

Worrell New Testament
And, on this account, the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things onthe sabbath.

Worsley New Testament
And for this did the Jews persecute Jesus, and endeavoured to put Him to death; because He had done thesethings on the sabbath-day.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Father and the Son
15And the man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.16Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath,the Jews began to persecute Him.17But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”…

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Cross References

John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

John 9:16
Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.

John 10:33
“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”

John 15:18-25
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...

John 19:7
“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”

Matthew 12:14
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.

Luke 6:11
But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Acts 5:17-18
Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.

Acts 22:21-22
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” / The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”

Romans 10:2
For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.

Galatians 4:29
At that time, however, the son born by the flesh persecuted the son born by the Spirit. It is the same now.

Philippians 1:15-17
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. / The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. / The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

1 Thessalonians 2:15
who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

Treasury of Scripture

And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

persecute.

John 15:20
Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Acts 9:4,5
And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? …

and sought.

John 5:13
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being inthat place.

John 7:19,20,25
Did not Moses give you the law, andyet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? …

John 10:39
Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

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John 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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath
The Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, was central to Jewish religious life, rooted in the creation narrative (Genesis 2:2-3) and codified in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11). Jesus' actions on the Sabbath, such as healing, challenged the Pharisaic interpretation of Sabbath laws, which had become burdensome with numerous restrictions. His works on the Sabbath highlighted His authority over the law and pointed to His identity as the Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:8). This phrase underscores the tension between Jesus' ministry and the religious leaders' legalism.

the Jews began to persecute Him
The term "the Jews" often refers to the Jewish religious leaders, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees, who were influential in the Sanhedrin. Their persecution of Jesus was rooted in His perceived violation of the Sabbath and His claims of divine authority, which they saw as blasphemous (John 5:18). This opposition is a recurring theme in the Gospels, illustrating the growing conflict that would eventually lead to Jesus' crucifixion. The persecution also fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53:3), and it foreshadows the trials faced by early Christians as they spread the Gospel.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
Central figure in the New Testament, the Son of God, who performed miracles and taught about the Kingdom of God. In this context, He is performing acts of healing on the Sabbath.

2.The Jews
Refers to the Jewish leaders and authorities who were responsible for maintaining religious laws and traditions. They were often in conflict with Jesus over His interpretation and application of the Law.

3.The Sabbath
A day of rest and worship observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, as commanded in the Mosaic Law. It was a central aspect of Jewish religious life.

4.Healing at the Pool of Bethesda
The event preceding this verse where Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for 38 years, which sparked the controversy over Sabbath observance.

5.Persecution
The response of the Jewish leaders to Jesus' actions, which they viewed as a violation of the Sabbath law, leading to increased hostility towards Him.

Teaching Points

Understanding the Purpose of the Sabbath
The Sabbath was intended as a gift for rest and worship, not as a burden. Jesus demonstrates that acts of mercy align with the true spirit of the Sabbath.

Jesus' Authority
Jesus asserts His authority over religious traditions, emphasizing that His mission transcends legalistic interpretations of the Law.

Responding to Opposition
Jesus' example shows that obedience to God's mission may lead to persecution, but faithfulness is paramount.

Balancing Law and Grace
The tension between Jesus and the Jewish leaders highlights the need to balance adherence to religious practices with the grace and compassion that Jesus exemplifies.

The Role of Miracles
Jesus' miracles serve as signs pointing to His divine identity and mission, challenging us to see beyond the immediate act to the greater spiritual truth.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of John 5:16?

2.Why did the Jews persecute Jesus for healing on the Sabbath in John 5:16?

3.How can we prioritize compassion over legalism in our daily lives?

4.What Old Testament laws relate to the Sabbath and healing?

5.How does Jesus' example in John 5:16 challenge our understanding of Sabbath observance?

6.In what ways can we show grace to others despite cultural or religious expectations?

7.Why did the Jews persecute Jesus for healing on the Sabbath in John 5:16?

8.How does John 5:16 challenge the understanding of Sabbath laws?

9.What does John 5:16 reveal about Jesus' authority over religious traditions?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11.How does the Bible describe the importance of rest?

12.Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).

13.If Jesus was sinless, why did He break the Sabbath by healing (John 5:18)?

14.Why do the Jewish authorities immediately plan to kill Jesus for Sabbath-breaking (John 5:16-18) when other Gospel narratives show less extreme reactions to similar actions?

What Does John 5:16 Mean

Now

- The verse opens with a word that ties us directly to the events that have just taken place inJohn 5:1-15, where Jesus healed the lame man at the pool of Bethesda.

- Scripture reports this sequence as factual history (Luke 1:1-4). We are meant to read what follows as the literal continuation of that moment.

because Jesus was doing these things

- “These things” points back to the miraculous healing and the command, “Pick up your mat and walk” (John 5:8-9).

- Miracles validated Jesus’ divine authority (John 3:2;Acts 2:22).

- His works always served the Father’s purpose (John 4:34), revealing compassion and confirming His identity as the promised Messiah (Isaiah 35:5-6).

on the Sabbath

- The Sabbath command was given for rest and worship (Exodus 20:8-11).

- Jesus never violated God’s Law; He challenged human traditions that distorted it (Mark 7:8-9).

- He declared Himself “Lord of the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27-28), affirming that doing good and giving life are fully in harmony with God’s intent for that day (Matthew 12:11-12).

the Jews began to persecute Him

- The term refers to the religious leaders who had authority over synagogue life (John 9:22).

- They saw Jesus’ actions as a threat to their system (John 11:47-48).

- Persecution here includes:

• Questioning His motives and authority (John 5:18, 7:1)

• Seeking ways to silence Him (Mark 3:6)

• Plotting eventual execution (John 11:53)

- Ironically, their hostility fulfills prophecy about the suffering Servant (Psalm 22:6-8;Isaiah 53:3).

summary

John 5:16 records the moment hostility against Jesus crystallized because He healed on the Sabbath. By literally recounting the events, Scripture shows: Jesus’ miracles were deliberate acts of mercy, fully lawful under God’s design; religious leaders opposed Him not for breaking God’s Law, but for upending their traditions; and this rising persecution set in motion the redemptive plan that would culminate at the cross (Acts 4:27-28).

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16) The words, "and sought to slay Him," should be omitted. They have been inserted in some MSS. to explain the first clause ofJohn 5:18. For "He had done," readHe was doing. The word is in the imperfect tense, expressing continuance or custom. It is either that from this one instance they generalise a law of practice to justify their persecution, or that some of the earlier unrecorded miracles were also performed on the Sabbath. (Comp.Luke 6:1-11.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Now
Καὶ(Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

because
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

[Jesus] was doing
ἐποίει(epoiei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

these things
ταῦτα(tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

on
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] Sabbath,
σαββάτῳ(sabbatō)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4521:The Sabbath, a week.

the
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Jews
Ἰουδαῖοι(Ioudaioi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2453:Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.

began to persecute
ἐδίωκον(ediōkon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1377:To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.

[Him].
Ἰησοῦν(Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

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