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He answered them, "He who made me well, the same said to me, `Take up your mat, and walk.`"
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Divine Authority Overrides Rules
The healed man's defense was simple: the one with the divine power to heal him also had the authority to command him. Commentators explain that this logic is sound, showing that Jesus's authority, proven by the miracle, supersedes human interpretations of religious law. As Charles Spurgeon notes, the man's answer was a 'crushing' justification for his actions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that made me whole. The man reasoned correctly. If Jesus had power to work so remarkable a miracle, he had a right to explain the law. …
But he answered (ος δε απεκριθη). Demonstrative ος (But this one) and deponent use of απεκριθη (first aorist passive indicative of…
19th Century
Anglican
He that made me whole.—The man bases the use of his power upon the will of Him who had given it. That has been the one di…
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Baptist
The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed, He answered them,
The paralytic seems to have felt no particular gratitude to Jesus for his healing. He took no responsibility for the action on the Sabbath; and aft…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He answered them That is, the impotent man, who was now made whole, replied to the Jews:
he that made me whole, …
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Those relieved from the punishment of sin are in danger of returning to sin when the terror and restraint are over, unless Divine grace dries up th…
13th Century
Catholic
Having seen a visible miracle that shows the power of Christ to restore spiritual life, we now see an opportunity given to him to teach. …
