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The Pool of Bethesda
…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.”8ThenJesustoldhim,“Get up,pick upyourmat,andwalk.”9Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,…

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Jesus said to him, Rise, take up your bed, and walk.

Matthew 9:6
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

Mark 2:11
I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

Luke 5:24
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

AriseBedCouchJesusMatPalletPickRiseWalkWalkingAriseBedCouchJesusMatPalletPickRiseWalkWalking1.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.

Then Jesus told him
This phrase indicates a direct command from Jesus, showcasing His authority and compassion. In the context ofJohn 5, Jesus is speaking to a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. This encounter takes place at the Pool of Bethesda, a site believed to have healing properties. Jesus' initiative to speak to the man highlights His divine initiative and grace, as the man did not seek Jesus out. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God reaching out to humanity.

Get up
The command "Get up" signifies a call to action and faith. The man had been unable to walk for decades, and Jesus' command challenges him to believe in the impossible. This mirrors other biblical instances where faith is required for healing, such as the healing of the paralytic inMark 2:11. It also symbolizes spiritual awakening and resurrection, themes prevalent in the New Testament, where Jesus often calls individuals to rise from their spiritual slumber or death.

Pick up your mat
This instruction serves a dual purpose. Practically, it signifies the man's complete healing, as he is now able to carry what once supported him. Symbolically, it represents leaving behind a life of dependency and embracing a new life of self-sufficiency and testimony. The mat, a symbol of his past affliction, becomes a testament to his healing. This act also challenges the prevailing Jewish customs, as carrying a mat on the Sabbath was considered work and thus prohibited, highlighting Jesus' authority over traditional interpretations of the Law.

And walk
The command to "walk" completes the healing process, emphasizing the restoration of the man's physical abilities. Walking is often used in Scripture as a metaphor for living a life of faith and obedience (e.g.,Ephesians 4:1). This command not only restores the man's physical mobility but also invites him to walk in a new spiritual journey. It reflects the transformative power of Jesus' words, which bring life and renewal, echoing the prophetic imagery ofIsaiah 35:6, where the lame will leap like a deer in the Messianic age.

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God who performs miracles and teaches with authority. In this context, He demonstrates His divine power and compassion.

2.The Invalid Man
A man who had been disabled for 38 years, lying by the Pool of Bethesda, hoping for healing. His encounter with Jesus changes his life.

3.The Pool of Bethesda
A pool in Jerusalem known for its supposed healing properties. Many disabled people gathered there, hoping to be healed when the waters were stirred.

4.The Sabbath
The day of rest in Jewish tradition, which becomes a point of contention later in the chapter when the healed man is criticized for carrying his mat.

5.Jerusalem
The city where this event takes place, significant in Jewish history and the site of many of Jesus' teachings and miracles.Authority of Jesus
Jesus' command to "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk" demonstrates His divine authority over physical ailments and the natural world.

Faith and Obedience
The invalid man's response to Jesus' command shows the importance of faith and obedience in experiencing God's power.

Compassion of Christ
Jesus' willingness to heal the man highlights His compassion and care for individuals, regardless of their social status or condition.

Challenge of Tradition
The healing on the Sabbath challenges traditional interpretations of the law, emphasizing the spirit of the law over the letter.

Transformation through Encounter
An encounter with Jesus leads to transformation, both physically and spiritually, as seen in the man's healing and new ability to walk.1.What is the meaning of John 5:8?

2.How does John 5:8 demonstrate Jesus' authority over physical ailments?

3.What does "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk" teach about obedience?

4.How can we apply Jesus' command in John 5:8 to our spiritual lives?

5.What Old Testament miracles parallel the healing in John 5:8?

6.How does John 5:8 encourage faith in Jesus' power to transform lives?

7.How does John 5:8 demonstrate Jesus' authority over physical ailments and spiritual conditions?

8.What is the significance of Jesus commanding the man to "Get up, pick up your mat, and walk"?

9.How does John 5:8 challenge the belief in the necessity of intermediaries for healing?

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

11.How can the instantaneous healing in John 5:8–9 be explained scientifically, and why is there no mention of the man’s need for rehabilitation?

12.How can I emulate Christ more closely?

13.Can you rise and carry your bed?

14.Does the omitted verse about an angel stirring the water (John 5:3–4 in some manuscripts) undermine the text’s reliability and consistency?Then Jesus told him

- The conversation shifts from the man’s years-long frustration to Jesus’ decisive word.

- Jesus speaks first; the initiative is His, underscoring divine sovereignty (seeJohn 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us”).

- Similar moments where Jesus simply speaks and change occurs appear inLuke 7:14 (“Young man, I tell you, get up!”) andMark 1:41-42.

- The phrase “Then Jesus told him” signals that what follows is not suggestion but an authoritative command backed by the power of God.

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Get up

- A single imperative dismantles thirty-eight years of paralysis (John 5:5-6).

- Like “Talitha koum” inMark 5:41, the command is life-giving and immediate.

- By telling him to rise before any visible evidence of healing, Jesus invites faith that acts on His word (compareMatthew 9:6).

- The man’s instant response confirms that the authority of Christ is more than words; it effects reality.

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Pick up your mat

- The mat represents his old life—dependence, helplessness, and the stigma of infirmity.

- Carrying it shows the completeness of the healing; nothing keeps him tied to the pool any longer.

- Jesus issues this order on the Sabbath, asserting His lordship over religious regulations (John 5:10-12;Luke 6:5).

- Similar language appears inLuke 5:24: “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home,” where the act serves as public testimony to God’s power.

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And walk

- Healing is not an end in itself; it launches the man into a new way of life.

- Walking pictures ongoing obedience and fellowship, echoed inEphesians 4:1 (“walk in a manner worthy of the calling”).

-Acts 3:6-8 shows the same pattern: a man healed, leaping and walking, praising God.

- The command abolishes past limitations and propels him into purposeful movement, illustrating2 Corinthians 5:17—“The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!”

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Summary

Jesus’ triple command—“Get up, pick up your mat, and walk”—reveals His sovereign authority, calls for trusting obedience, removes every trace of the old life, and sets the healed man on a new path. When Christ speaks, paralysis ends, burdens are lifted, and forward movement begins.

(8)Jesus saith unto him.--There is no formal demand, or formal statement of faith as preceding the healing. (Comp.,e.g., Notes onMatthew 13:58;Mark 9:24.) Men have often wondered at this. If faith is an expression in words or anything outside man, then there is room for wonder; but if it be a living principle, the "seeing Him who is invisible" (Hebrews 11:27), then surely we may seek in vain for a more striking instance of its power than in this man; who in all, and through all, and in spite of all, trusted in, and looked for, the mercy of God, and had faith to be healed.

Jesus sees in him this receptive power, which in his very helplessness is strength, and calls it forth. He who could barely move is told to rise! he who had for eight-and-thirty years lain on his bed is to carry that bed and walk!

Verse 8. -Jesus smith to him, Rise, take up thy bed (κράββατόν σου) - thy mattress or pallet; the word is said to be of Macedonian origin, it is Latinized in the Vulgate intograbbatus, and is not unfrequently found in the New Testament (Mark 2:4, 9;Mark 6:55;Acts 5:15;Acts 9:33); the ordinary Greek wordσκίμπους σκιμπόδον -and walk. These are in part the identical words which Jesus addressed to the paralytic (Mark 2:9). He did not touch him or use any other means than his own life-giving word to confer the cure. He put forth, in royal might and spontaneous unsolicited exertion, the miraculous force. The energy of the Lord's will mastered the palsied will of the sick man, and infused into him the lacking energy. Archdeacon Watkins supposes that the man did possess incipient and recipient faith, moved by the generous tenderness and sympathetic interest of the Stranger in his ease. The very striking fact mentioned in the synoptic cure of the paralytic, viz. that he was borne into the presence of Jesus by four friends, ought to have prevented Thoma's caricature of criticism, which makes this narrative a mere idealization of that.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς(Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

told
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.

“Get up,
Ἔγειρε(Egeire)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1453:(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

pick up
ἆρον(aron)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 142:To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

your
σου(sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

mat,
κράβαττόν(krabatton)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2895:A bed, mattress, mat of a poor man. Probably of foreign origin; a mattress.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

walk.”
περιπάτει(peripatei)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4043:From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.


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