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A Turning Point to Persecution
Scholars note this event was not a minor disagreement but the start of a sustained campaign against Jesus. The Greek tense suggests the authorities 'began to persecute' and continued doing so, viewing this healing not as an isolated incident but as a pattern of behavior. This act provided the public excuse for an 'open breach' with leaders who were already suspicious of Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
Persecuted Jesus. They opposed him; attempted to ruin his character; to destroy his popularity; and probably held him up before the people…
AT Robertson
On John 5:16
Persecute (εδιωκον). Inchoative imperfect, "began to persecute" and kept it up. They took this occasion as one excuse (δια τουτο, …
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:16
19th Century
Bishop
The words, “and sought to slay Him,” should be omitted. They have been inserted in some manuscripts to explain the first clause of John 5:…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:16
19th Century
Preacher
This was a mere pretense, an idle excuse for their enmity. They not only hated Christ, but they were also determined to smear him with their slande…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:16
This verse introduces the element of controversy between Jesus and his opponents. The immediate cause was his healing on the Sabbath, which they in…
John Gill
On John 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus
With their tongues, reproaching and reviling him, as a sabbath breaker, a…
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…