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The man went away, and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.
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Grateful Witness or Betrayer?
Scholars are divided on the man's motive for reporting Jesus. Some view it as a self-serving act to avoid trouble for breaking the Sabbath. However, many commentators, including John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon, argue his intentions were good. They believe he acted out of gratitude, naively expecting the religious leaders to also recognize and honor Jesus for the miracle.
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Went away and told (απηλθεν κα ειπεν). Both aorist active indicatives. Instead of giving heed to the warning of Jesus about his ow…
19th Century
Anglican
The man departed, and told the Jews.—We are not told what reason lay behind his report to the Jews. It is natural that he…
Baptist
Full of joy, full of delight, he must proclaim the name of the one who had cured him, as grateful patients like to sound the praises of their physi…
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Jesus’ interest in the man is implied in the word “found.” Apparently Jesus searched for him out of a concern for his spiritual state as well as fo…
16th Century
Protestant
The man went away Nothing was farther from his intention than to make Christ an object of their hatred, and nothing was farther from his e…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The man departed From Christ, and from the temple, not through displeasure, or as resenting what was said to him, bu…
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Presbyterian
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. …
