Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 on the 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 Jesus continually 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. 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. 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. 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 Versionand 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 on the 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 BibleTherefore 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 BibleAnd 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 TestamentAnd 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 on the sabbath. Worsley New Testament And for this did the Jews persecute Jesus, and endeavoured to put Him to death; because He had done these things on the sabbath-day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Father and the Son15And 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.”… 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 in that place. John 7:19,20,25 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet 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, Jump to Previous Account Cause Jesus Jews Kill Persecute Persecuted Persecuting Reason Sabbath Seeking Slay Sought TurnedJump to Next Account Cause Jesus Jews Kill Persecute Persecuted Persecuting Reason Sabbath Seeking Slay Sought TurnedJohn 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. Now because This phrase introduces a causal relationship, indicating that the actions of Jesus directly led to the subsequent response from the Jewish leaders. In the Greek, the word "διὰ" (dia) is often used to denote "because" or "on account of," emphasizing the direct link between Jesus' actions and the reaction they provoked. This sets the stage for understanding the tension between Jesus and the religious authorities, highlighting the cause-and-effect nature of His ministry and the opposition it faced. Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath the Jews began to persecute Him Greek NowΚαὶ (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. Links John 5:16 NIVJohn 5:16 NLT John 5:16 ESV John 5:16 NASB John 5:16 KJV John 5:16 BibleApps.com John 5:16 Biblia Paralela John 5:16 Chinese Bible John 5:16 French Bible John 5:16 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 5:16 For this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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