John 5:13
New International Version
The man who was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there.

New Living Translation
The man didn’t know, for Jesus had disappeared into the crowd.

English Standard Version
Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place.

Berean Standard Bible
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.

Berean Literal Bible
And the one having been healed did not know who it is, for Jesus had moved away, a crowd being in the place.

King James Bible
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

New King James Version
But the one who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a multitude being in that place.

New American Standard Bible
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while there was a crowd in that place.

NASB 1995
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while there was a crowd in that place.

NASB 1977
But he who was healed did not know who it was; for Jesus had slipped away while there was a crowd in that place.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while there was a crowd in that place.

Amplified Bible
Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away [unnoticed] since there was a crowd in that place.

Christian Standard Bible
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, because Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the man who was cured did not know who it was, because Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there.

American Standard Version
But he that was healed knew not who it was; for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in the place.

Contemporary English Version
But he did not know who Jesus was, and Jesus had left because of the crowd.

English Revised Version
But he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in the place.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the man who had been healed didn't know who Jesus was. (Jesus had withdrawn from the crowd.)

Good News Translation
But the man who had been healed did not know who Jesus was, for there was a crowd in that place, and Jesus had slipped away.

International Standard Version
But the one who had been healed did not know who it was, because Jesus had slipped away from the crowd in that place.

Majority Standard Bible
But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there.

NET Bible
But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd in that place.

New Heart English Bible
But the one who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a crowd being in the place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he that was healed knew not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

Weymouth New Testament
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.

World English Bible
But he who was healed didn’t know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a crowd being in the place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But he that was healed had not known who He is, for Jesus moved away, a multitude being in the place.

Berean Literal Bible
And the one having been healed did not know who it is, for Jesus had moved away, a crowd being in the place.

Young's Literal Translation
But he that was healed had not known who he is, for Jesus did move away, a multitude being in the place.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he healed knew not who he is: for Jesus escaped, a crowd being in the place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he who was healed, knew not who it was; for Jesus went aside from the multitude standing in the place.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the one who had been given health did not know who it was. For Jesus had turned aside from the crowd gathered in that place.

New American Bible
The man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away, since there was a crowd there.

New Revised Standard Version
Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had disappeared in the crowd that was there.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he who was healed did not know who he was; for Jesus was pressed by a large crowd which was at that place.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But he that had been healed did not know who Yeshua was, for he had withdrawn himself in the great crowd that was in that place.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But he that had been restored to health knew not who he was; for Jesus had withdrawn himself, because a multitude was in the place.

Godbey New Testament
And the sick man did not know who He is: for Jesus went out, the crowd being in the place.

Haweis New Testament
Now he that was cured knew not who he was: for Jesus had slipped away, a crowd being on the spot.

Mace New Testament
and he that was healed, did not know who it was: for Jesus had slip'd away, by favour of the crowd that was there.

Weymouth New Testament
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.

Worrell New Testament
And he who was healed knew not Who it was; for Jesus withdrew, a multitude being in the place.

Worsley New Testament
but he, that was healed, did not know who it was: for Jesus had withdrawn himself, there being many people in the place.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Pool of Bethesda
12“Who is this man who told you to pick it up and walk?” they asked. 13But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while the crowd was there. 14Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.”…

Cross References
John 9:12
“Where is He?” they asked. “I do not know,” he answered.

John 8:59
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.

John 7:11
So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”

John 6:15
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

John 12:36
While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Luke 4:30
But Jesus passed through the crowd and went on His way.

Mark 5:32-34
But He kept looking around to see who had done this. / Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth. / “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”

Mark 1:45
But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.

Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”

Matthew 14:22-23
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,

Genesis 16:13-14
So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “Here I have seen the One who sees me!” / Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi. It is located between Kadesh and Bered.

Genesis 32:29-30
And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there. / So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

Exodus 3:6
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Judges 13:17-22
Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes to pass?” / “Why do you ask my name,” said the angel of the LORD, “since it is beyond comprehension?” / Then Manoah took a young goat and a grain offering and offered them on a rock to the LORD. And as Manoah and his wife looked on, the LORD did a marvelous thing. ...

1 Kings 19:11-13
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”


Treasury of Scripture

And he that was healed knew not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

he that.

John 14:9
Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

had.

John 8:59
Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Luke 4:30
But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

Luke 24:31
And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.

a multitude being.

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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.














But the man who was healed
This phrase refers to the man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years, lying by the Pool of Bethesda. The Greek word for "healed" is "ἰάομαι" (iaomai), which means to cure or restore to health. This miraculous healing signifies not only physical restoration but also points to the spiritual healing that Jesus offers. In a broader theological context, it reflects the transformative power of Christ, who heals both body and soul, emphasizing the holistic nature of His ministry.

did not know who it was
The man's ignorance of Jesus' identity highlights the humility and subtlety of Christ's actions. Jesus often performed miracles without seeking recognition, focusing instead on the act of compassion and the individual's need. This anonymity underscores the grace of God, which is given freely and often without our full understanding or acknowledgment. It also serves as a reminder that divine encounters can occur in the most unexpected ways and through unrecognized means.

for Jesus had slipped away
The Greek verb "ἐκνεύω" (ekneuo) used here means to withdraw or slip away quietly. This action reflects Jesus' intentional avoidance of public acclaim and potential conflict with the Jewish leaders. It illustrates His wisdom in navigating His ministry amidst growing opposition. Jesus' withdrawal also serves as a metaphor for the elusive nature of divine encounters, where God may act in our lives in ways that are not immediately apparent or understood.

while the crowd was there
The presence of the crowd signifies the public nature of Jesus' ministry and the widespread interest in His works. However, it also represents the potential for misunderstanding and misinterpretation of His mission. The crowd often symbolizes the world's distractions and the superficial understanding of Jesus' true purpose. In this context, Jesus' slipping away suggests the importance of personal faith and relationship with Him, beyond the noise and opinions of the masses.

(13) For Jesus had conveyed himself away.--The second clause of this verse, as is shown by the marginal rendering, was not intended by our translators to convey the impression that a crowd had assembled round the scene of the miracle, and that to avoid this Jesus passed away from the place. In that case the man must have known who He was. Still the English does probably convey this meaning to most readers, and it would be better to give a freer rendering--For Jesus disappeared among the multitude which was in the place. The presence of the multitude is not given as the reason for His going away, but as explaining the fact that He passed on with them after having spoken to the man, and was thus unknown to him.

Verse 13. - Now he that was healed - in this place ὁ ἰαθεὶς takes the place of τεθεραπευμένος of ver. 10. The fundamental idea in the verb θεραπεύω to render kindly and useful, even noble, service to another - to do the work and act the part of a θεράπων. The ministry rendered may be that of a δοῦλος or ὑπηρέτης, a θάλπων or ἰατρὸς. The "service" successfully rendered by a physician is more often expressed by ἰάομαι, which has no other meaning than restoration to health, and its use here may imply this positive fact (see the use of both words in Matthew 8:7, 8) - knew not who it was (was at that time and for a while ignorant of the person of his Healer): for Jesus withdrew - after the healing. Ἐκνεύω is "to nod or bend the head and avoid a blow," but comes to mean "withdraw" or "retire." Some have supposed that, like ἐκνέω,, to "escape by swimming from a danger," ἐξένευσε means here "stealthily escaped" - a sense that it has in Eur., 'Hipp.,' 470, and elsewhere; but (as Grimm says) Jesus did not withdraw to avoid a danger which had not yet proclaimed itself, but to evade the acclamation of the multitude (see also Lange) - a crowd being in the place where the miracle had been wrought.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the [man who]
(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.

was healed
ἰαθεὶς (iatheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2390: To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure.

{did} not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

know
ᾔδει (ēdei)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

who
τίς (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

it was,
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

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

had slipped away
ἐξένευσεν (exeneusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1593: To escape, get clear of, deviate, withdraw. From ek and neuo; to slip off, i.e. Quietly withdraw.

[while the] crowd
ὄχλου (ochlou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

was
ὄντος (ontos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

there.
τόπῳ (topō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.


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