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Blinded by Legalism
Commentators observe that the religious leaders deliberately ignore the miraculous healing. Instead, they focus with contempt on what they perceive as a violation of their Sabbath rules. This reveals how a legalistic mindset can blind people to God's work, causing them to prioritize human traditions over divine power and compassion.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
What man is he, and so on. In this verse there is a remarkable instance of the perverseness of men, of their lack of candor, and …
AT Robertson
On John 5:12
Who is the man? (Τις εστιν ο ανθρωποσ; ). Contemptuous expression, "Who is the fellow?" They ask about the command to violate the …
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
What man is that which said unto thee . . .?—They pass over the giving of the power, and quote only the command which com…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:12
19th Century
Preacher
They asked, "What man" had given this command. Why, if it had been a mere man who had said it, the impotent man could neither have taken up his bed…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:12
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…
John Gill
On John 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then asked they him
Suspecting who had made him whole, and gave him this order:
what man is that …
Matthew Henry
On John 5:10–16
17th Century
Minister
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…