John 5:16 meaning and explanation
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.
John 5:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus had just healed a man who was an invalid for thirty eight years, and He did it on the Sabbath, telling the man to carry his mat. The dispute is not about the healing but about what counts as work on the day of rest.
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