John 5:10 asv — So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed.

American Standard Version

"So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed. "

— John 5:10, American Standard Version

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John 5 — Context

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The sick man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

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Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk.

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And straightway the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked. Now it was the sabbath on that day.

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So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed.

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But he answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

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They asked him, Who is the man that said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

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But he that was healed knew not who it was; for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in the place.

John 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:10 say?
John 5:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed. ”
Where is John 5:10 in the Bible?
John 5:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 10.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 5:10.
What translation should I read John 5:10 in?
John 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 5:10?
John 5:10 reads (ASV): “So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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