John 5:13 kjv — And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

King James Version

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

— John 5:13, King James Version

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John 5 — Context

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

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

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Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

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

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Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

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

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And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

John 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:13 say?
John 5:13 in the King James Version reads: “And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.”
Where is John 5:13 in the Bible?
John 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read John 5:13 in?
John 5:13 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 5:13?
John 5:13 reads (KJV): “And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.” 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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