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The Command Carries the Power
Commentators highlight that Jesus' command, "Arise, take up thy bed, and walk," was not merely an instruction but an impartation of divine power. For a man helpless for 38 years, this was an impossible task. However, scholars explain that with Christ's command comes the grace and strength to obey. This shows that when God calls us to act, He provides the ability to do so.
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Albert Barnes
On John 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
Rise, take up, Jesus not only restored him to health, but he gave evidence to those around him that this was a real miracle, and that he w…
AT Robertson
On John 5:8
Arise, take up thy bed, and walk (Εγειρε, αρον τον κραβαττον σου κα περιπατε). Present active imperative of εγειρω, a sort of excl…
Charles Ellicott
On John 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus says to him.—There is no formal demand, or formal statement of faith before the healing. (Compare, e.g., Notes on M…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 5:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 5:8
The healing was not a response to a request, nor did it presuppose an expression of faith on the part of the man. Jesus asked him to do the impossi…
John Gill
On John 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to him, rise
From your bed, or couch, on which he lay in one of the porches: and
take …
Matthew Henry
On John 5:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…