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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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Albert Barnes
On John 7:21
18th Century
Theologian
One work. The healing of the man on the Sabbath, John 5.
You all marvel. You all wonder or are amazed, and parti…
AT Robertson
On John 7:21
One work (εν εργον). Direct allusion to the healing of the impotent man when in Jerusalem before (5:1ff.). He had wrought others b…
Charles Ellicott
On John 7:21
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 7:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
"I did it on the Sabbath day, and you are all stumbling at that."
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 7:21
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…
John Calvin
On John 7:21
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On John 7:21
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered and said unto them
Taking no notice of their passion, reproach, and blasphemy; but proceeding upon th…
Matthew Henry
On John 7:14–24
17th Century
Minister
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…