John 5:12 akjv — Then asked they him, What man is that which said to you, Take up your bed, and walk?

American King James Version

"Then asked they him, What man is that which said to you, Take up your bed, and walk? "

— John 5:12, American King James Version

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John 5 — Context

9

And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. ¶

10

The Jews therefore said to him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.

11

He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said to me, Take up your bed, and walk.

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Then asked they him, What man is that which said to you, Take up your bed, and walk?

13

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

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Afterward Jesus finds him in the temple, and said to him, Behold, you are made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come to you.

15

The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.

John 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:12 say?
John 5:12 in the American King James Version reads: “Then asked they him, What man is that which said to you, Take up your bed, and walk? ”
Where is John 5:12 in the Bible?
John 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read John 5:12 in?
John 5:12 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 5:12?
John 5:12 reads (AKJV): “Then asked they him, What man is that which said to you, Take up your bed, and walk? ” 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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