John 5:4


King James Bible
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

New King James Version
For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water; then whoever stepped in first, after the stirring of the water, was made well of whatever disease he had.

New American Standard Bible


NASB 1995
for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was made well from whatever disease with which he was afflicted.

NASB 1977
for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was made well from whatever disease with which he was afflicted.]

Legacy Standard Bible
for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was made well from whatever sickness with which he was afflicted.]

Amplified Bible
for an angel of the Lord went down into the pool at appointed seasons and stirred up the water; the first one to go in after the water was stirred was healed of his disease.]

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because an angel would go down into the pool from time to time and stir up the water. Then the first one who got in after the water was stirred up recovered from whatever ailment he had.

American Standard Version
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English Revised Version


International Standard Version
At certain times an angel of the Lord would go down into the pool and stir up the water, and whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.

Majority Standard Bible
For from time to time an angel descended into the pool and stirred the water. As soon as the water was stirred, the first to enter the pool would be healed of his disease.

Webster's Bible Translation
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and agitated the water: whoever then first after the stirring of the water stepped in, was cured of whatever disease he had.

Weymouth New Testament


World English Bible
for an angel went down at certain times into the pool and stirred up the water. Whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for a messenger at a set time was going down in the pool, and was troubling the water, the first then having gone in after the troubling of the water, became whole of whatever sickness he was held.]]

Young's Literal Translation
for a messenger at a set time was going down in the pool, and was troubling the water, the first then having gone in after the troubling of the water, became whole of whatever sickness he was held.

Smith's Literal Translation
For a messenger at a time went down into the pool, and troubled the water: then he having first stepped in after the troubling of the water became healthy, by whatever malady a long while since he was laid.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And an angel of the Lord descended at certain times into the pond; and the water was moved. And he that went down first into the pond after the motion of the water, was made whole, of whatsoever infirmity he lay under.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now at times an Angel of the Lord would descend into the pool, and so the water was moved. And whoever descended first into the pool, after the motion of the water, he was healed of whatever infirmity held him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For an angel of God went down at a certain time to the baptismal pool and stirred up the water; and whoever went in first after the stirring of the water was healed of any disease he had.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For an Angel descended to the baptismal pool from time to time and moved the water for them; whoever first descended after the moving of the water was cured of all sickness whatever he had.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and stirred the water. Then he who entered first after the motion of the water, was cured of whatever disease he had.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
For occasionally an angel descended into the pool, and put the water into commotion: he therefore who first stepped in after the commotion of the water became well, under whatever complaint he had laboured.

Mace New Testament
(for a messenger went down at certain times into the pool, and agitated the water: the first then that stepped in after this commotion of the water, was cured of whatever disease he had.)

Weymouth New Testament


Worrell New Testament
for an angel of the Lord went down at a certain period into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever, therefore, first, after the troubling of the water, stepped in, was healed of whatsoever disease he had].

Worsley New Testament
For an angel descended at a certain season into the pool, and moved the water; the first therefore that went in after the disturbing of the water, was cured of whatever malady he laboured under.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Pool of Bethesda
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Cross References
John 9:6-7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

Mark 2:3-12
Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men. / Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat. / When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” ...

Luke 5:18-26
Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus, / but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. / When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” ...

Matthew 9:2-8
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” / But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? ...

Acts 3:2-8
And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. / Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. ...

2 Kings 5:10-14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.” / But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. ...

2 Kings 13:21
Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders, so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. And as soon as his body touched the bones of Elisha, the man was revived and stood up on his feet.

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 9:14
Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened his eyes was a Sabbath.

John 11:43-44
After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.

Luke 13:11-13
and a woman there had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was hunched over and could not stand up straight. / When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your disability.” / Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.

Matthew 12:10-13
and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” ...

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

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.

Ezekiel 47:9
Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish.


Treasury of Scripture

For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatever disease he had.

whosoever.

first.

Psalm 119:60
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

Proverbs 6:4
Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

was made.

2 Kings 5:10-14
And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean…

Ezekiel 47:8
Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed.

Zechariah 13:1
In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.

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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.














For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had
For an angel went down
The phrase "an angel went down" suggests divine intervention in the natural world. In the Greek, "angel" (ἄγγελος, angelos) means "messenger." This reflects the belief that God uses His messengers to accomplish His will on earth. The descent of the angel signifies a moment when heaven touches earth, a reminder of God's active presence in the world.

at a certain season
The term "certain season" implies a specific, divinely appointed time. In the Greek, "season" (καιρός, kairos) refers to an opportune or appointed time. This highlights the idea that God's timing is perfect and purposeful, and that He orchestrates events according to His divine plan.

into the pool
The "pool" refers to the Pool of Bethesda, a site of healing in Jerusalem. Archaeological discoveries have confirmed the existence of such pools, which were believed to have curative properties. This setting underscores the theme of healing and restoration, both physically and spiritually, that is central to the Gospel message.

and troubled the water
The "troubling of the water" suggests a supernatural stirring, indicating a moment of divine activity. The Greek word for "troubled" (ταράσσω, tarassō) means to agitate or stir up. This imagery evokes the idea of God stirring the hearts of His people, prompting them to respond in faith to His call.

whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in
This phrase emphasizes the urgency and immediacy of responding to God's invitation. The notion of being "first" suggests a competitive aspect, reflecting the human desire for healing and wholeness. It also serves as a metaphor for the need to seize the moment of God's grace when it is offered.

was made whole
To be "made whole" signifies complete healing and restoration. In the Greek, "whole" (ὑγιής, hygiēs) means sound or healthy. This reflects the holistic nature of God's salvation, which encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is a reminder of Jesus' mission to bring life in all its fullness.

of whatsoever disease he had
The phrase "whatsoever disease" underscores the universality of God's healing power. No ailment is beyond His ability to heal. This inclusivity reflects the boundless nature of God's mercy and grace, available to all who seek Him in faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For.

during
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: Genitive: against, down from, throughout, by; accusative: over against, among, daily, day-by-day, each day, according to, by way of.

[a certain] season
καιρὸν (kairon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time.

an angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: A messenger, generally a (supernatural) messenger from God, an angel, conveying news or behests from God to men.

descended
κατέβαινεν (katebainen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend.

into
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

pool
κολυμβήθρᾳ (kolymbēthra)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2861: (literal: a diving or swimming place), a pool.

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

stirred
ἐτάρασσε (etarasse)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5015: To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

water.
ὕδωρ (hydōr)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5204: Water.

Therefore
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

first
πρῶτος (prōtos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important.

entered
ἐμβὰς (embas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1684: To step in; to go onboard a ship, embark.

after
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) genitive: with, in company with, (b) accusative: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

stirring
ταραχὴν (tarachēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5016: A disturbance, tumult, sedition, trouble.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

water
ὕδατος (hydatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5204: Water.

was made
ἐγίνετο (egineto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: To come into being, to be born, become, come about, happen.

well
ὑγιὴς (hygiēs)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5199: (a) sound, healthy, pure, whole, (b) wholesome.

from whatever
(hō)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

disease
νοσήματι (nosēmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3553: A trouble, disease, sickness.

he was held by
κατείχετο (kateicheto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2722: (a) to hold fast, bind, arrest, (b) to take possession of, lay hold of, (c) to hold back, detain, restrain, (d) to hold a ship, keep its head.

at the time.
δήποτε (dēpote)
Particle
Strong's 1221: Even at that time, whenever.


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