John 5:13 net — But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd in that pla…

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"But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd in that place."

— John 5:13, NET Bible

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John 5 — Context

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So the Jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed,“It is the Sabbath, and you are not permitted to carry your mat.”

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But he answered them,“The man who made me well said to me,‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”

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They asked him,“Who is the man who said to you,‘Pick up your mat and walk’?”

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But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd in that place.

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After this Jesus found him at the temple and said to him,“Look, you have become well. Don’t sin any more, lest anything worse happen to you.”

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The man went away and informed the Jewish leaders that Jesus was the one who had made him well.

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Responding to Jewish Leaders Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began persecuting him.

John 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:13 say?
John 5:13 in the NET Bible reads: “But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd 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 (NET): “But the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped out, since there was a crowd 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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