John 5:5 kjv — And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

King James Version

"And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years."

— John 5:5, King James Version

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John 5 — Context

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Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

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In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

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For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.

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And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

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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?

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The impotent 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, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

John 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 5:5 say?
John 5:5 in the King James Version reads: “And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.”
Where is John 5:5 in the Bible?
John 5:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read John 5:5 in?
John 5:5 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 5:5?
John 5:5 reads (KJV): “And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.” 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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