John 5:6 “When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long t…”

John 5:6

When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

World English Bible

When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been sick for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be made well?”

American Standard Version

When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wouldest thou be made whole?

Geneva Bible 1599

When Iesus sawe him lie, and knew that he nowe long time had bene diseased, he saide vnto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

Darby Translation

Jesus seeing this [man] lying [there], and knowing that he was [in that state] now a great length of time, says to him, Wouldest thou become well?

Young's Literal Translation

him Jesus having seen lying, and having known that he is already a long time, he saith to him, 'Dost thou wish to become whole?'

Bible in Basic English

When Jesus saw him there on the floor it was clear to him that he had been now a long time in that condition, and so he said to the man, Is it your desire to get well?

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Cross references

“and knew”

Hebrews 4:15 Hebrews 4:13 John 21:17 Psalm 142:3

Hebrews 4:15 · BSB

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

Hebrews 4:13 · BSB

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

John 21:17 · BSB

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to…

Psalm 142:3 · BSB

Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.

“Wilt”

Luke 18:41 Isaiah 65:1 Jeremiah 13:27

Luke 18:41 · BSB

“What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.”

Isaiah 65:1 · BSB

“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’

Jeremiah 13:27 · BSB

Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5One man there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.

7“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.”

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