John 5:6 cpdv — Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to hi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” "

— John 5:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

John 5:6 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

John 5 — Context

3

Along these lay a great multitude of the sick, the blind, the lame, and the withered, waiting for the movement of the water.

4

Now at times an Angel of the Lord would descend into the pool, and so the water was moved. And whoever descended first into the pool, after the motion of the water, he was healed of whatever infirmity held him.

5

And there was a certain man in that place, having been in his infirmity for thirty-eight years.

6

Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?”

7

The invalid answered him: “Lord, I do not have any man to put me in the pool, when the water has been stirred. For as I am going, another descends ahead of me.”

8

Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your stretcher, and walk.”

9

And immediately the man was healed. And he took up his stretcher and walked. Now this day was the Sabbath.

John 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 5:6 say?
John 5:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” ”
Where is John 5:6 in the Bible?
John 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 6.
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 5:6.
What translation should I read John 5:6 in?
John 5:6 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 5:6?
John 5:6 reads (CPDV): “Then, when Jesus had seen him reclining, and when he realized that he had been afflicted for a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2