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Jesus answered them, "I did one work, and you all marvel because of it.
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The Controversial "One Work"
Commentators unanimously identify the "one work" Jesus mentions as the healing of the paralyzed man on the Sabbath, described in John 5. While He had performed other miracles, this specific act became the central point of conflict with the religious leaders because it challenged their interpretation of Sabbath law.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One work. The healing of the man on the Sabbath, John 5.
You all marvel. You all wonder or are amazed, and parti…
One work (εν εργον). Direct allusion to the healing of the impotent man when in Jerusalem before (5:1ff.). He had wrought others b…
19th Century
Anglican
I have done one work—that is, the one conspicuous work of healing the infirm man on the Sabbath day, which He di…
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Baptist
"I did it on the Sabbath day, and you are all stumbling at that."
Jesus is not saying that he did only “one miracle,” for he had performed several by this time; but these were of little interest to the “Jews.” The…
16th Century
Protestant
I have done one work. Now, turning from the individuals involved, He begins to speak of the action itself, for He proves that the miracle …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus answered and said unto them Taking no notice of their passion, reproach, and blasphemy; but proceeding upon th…
Every faithful minister may humbly adopt Christ's words. His doctrine is not his own discovery, but is from God's word, through the teaching of His…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist mentioned how our Lord’s relatives urged him to go to Judea, he also tells us what Christ replied to them. He then t…
