All the people came to him, and c he sat down and taught them. Jesus response in this chapter comes in two major parts. In the anchor bible commentary on johns gospel, father brown writes. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for one of the jewish festivals. Now there is at jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the hebrew tongue bethesda, having five porches john 5. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter. John uses a different word for illustrative speech than the parable of the synoptics, but the idea is similar. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. We must remember that the gospel of john is not a synoptic gospel and covers about twentytwo days in the life of christ.
A preliminary understanding can be obtained from 5. I judge only as i hear, and my judgment is just, for i seek not to please myself but him. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. God the son ii chapter 5 helps to clear that up iii from verse 17 to verse 30, jesus explains his. John dealt with the concept of jesus as a new beginning in chapters 24. The verse is the expression, once again, but now with special reference to judgment, of the thought with which the discourse opened, and which runs as a current through the whole. John 5 the healing at the pool some time bible gateway. This verse is a conclusion of this part of christs apology for his curing of the man, and commanding him to carry his bed on the sabbath day, and for his asserting his unity and equality with the fathel. Contrast the focus and results of jesus to the focus and results of his disciples. In verse 912, jesus went into a synagogue and the jews brought to him a man with a withered hand.
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. God the son ii chapter 5 helps to clear that up iii from verse 17 to verse 30, jesus explains his role in comparison to the fathers 3. Verse 18 18 therefore the jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that. Great as the prologue to this gospel unquestionably is, this unveiling of the heart of. John 5 niv bible some time later, jesus went up to. Some time later, jesus went up to jerusalem for a feast of the jews. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. John differs on the roles of philip and andrew, the proximity of passover, and the allusion to elisha see jn 6. Now there is in jerusalem near the sheep gate a pool, which in aramaic is called bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades.
The story here symbolizes the food that is really available through jesus. The first one into the pool after each such disturbance would be cured of whatever disease they had. In doing so, jesus lays claim to many of the same rights, attributes, and abilities as god. This judgment claimed by jesus is, however, engaged in, not in any spirit of selfexaltation or human arbitrariness, nor can it err, because it is merely as the executor of the fathers will he judges. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. The text in koine greek, according to the textus receptus, reads. This verse provides a bridge from jesus claims about his unity with god into the evidence which supports these claims. There is controversy over jesus authority in both mark 2 and john 5. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb 2 and came running to simon peter and the other disciple, the one whom jesus loved. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. Life is the central concept of the second major section of johns gospel.
For a discussion of the radicalism of these verses see matthew 5. It contains the statement of purpose for the whole gospel. After this there was a feast of the jews, and jesus went up to jerusalem. Now there is in jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in hebrew, bethesda, having five porches. So jesus replied, truly, truly, i tell you, the son can do nothing by himself. The reference to the son of man goes back to daniel 7.
Part of the section on adultery, it is very similar to the previous verse, but with the hand mentioned instead of the eye. I judge only as i hear, and my judgment is just, for i seek not to please myself but him who sent me. Also, there is a failure to observe the sabbath in both mark 3 and john 5. Gospel of john chapter 4 free online bible study lessons. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of allmighty power the son is one with the father. It connotes a new exodus and has eucharistic overtones.
John states the purpose and theme of his gospel in that it was written so that those who read it would believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god and that in. Just as the royal official listened to jesus word and believed in it, thus receiving the life of his son, so also those who stand before jesus and hear his words in the discourse of chapter 5 have the opportunity to receive life. Life is the central concept of the second major section of john s gospel. Why did jesus say what is related in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3438 to his disciples and what lesson for daily living do we learn from this. In jerusalem there was a gate into the city called the sheep gate. He that honoureth not the son honoureth not the father which hath sent him. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. They also object to jesus claiming to be equal to god. Bible scholars herald this section in john chapter 5 as one of the most important in the bible, and for good reason. First, he describes the authority which he was been given by god john 5. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of.
The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. List 5 things jesus tells his disciples in the gospel of john chapter 4 verses 3538. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not. John 5 new international version niv the healing at the pool. List 2 things from the gospel of john chapter 5, verses 1727 that god the father has given the son or authorized the son to do.