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When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to be made well?"
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Jesus Takes the Initiative
Commentators emphasize that the man did not seek Jesus; rather, "Jesus saw him." This highlights a profound spiritual truth: Jesus actively seeks out the lost, the suffering, and the hopeless. His compassion and divine initiative are what begin the process of healing and salvation, often before we are even aware of Him.
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John
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Knew that he had been a long time (γνους οτ πολυν ηδη χρονον εχε). How Jesus "knew" (γνους, second aorist active participle of γιν…
19th Century
Anglican
And now Jesus sees him lying there among the throng of sufferers, and every ache of every limb and every sorrow of every heart told of the perfecti…
Baptist
After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called…
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Jesus selected for his attention the person who seemed most needy. Confinement to a bed for thirty-eight years would leave the sufferer so weak tha…
16th Century
Protestant
Wilt thou be made whole? He does not inquire about it as if it were a doubtful matter, but partly in order to kindle in the man a desire f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When Jesus saw him lie In such a helpless condition:
and knew that he had been now a long time, […
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Presbyterian
We are all by nature impotent people in spiritual things: blind, lame, and withered. However, full provision is made for our cure, if we pay attent…
13th Century
Catholic
John 5:8: Jesus said to him, “Arise, take up your bed and walk.” [n. 716]
Above, our Lord dealt with spiritual rebirth;…
