John 5:6 net — When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him,…

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"When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him,“Do you want to become well?”"

— John 5:6, NET Bible

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John 5:6 in Other Translations

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John 5 — Context

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A great number of sick, blind, lame, and paralyzed people were lying in these walkways.

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Now a man was there who had been disabled for thirty-eight years.

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When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him,“Do you want to become well?”

7

The sick man answered him,“Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up. While I am trying to get into the water, someone else goes down there before me.”

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Jesus said to him,“Stand up! Pick up your mat and walk.”

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Immediately the man was healed, and he picked up his mat and started walking.(Now that day was a Sabbath.)

John 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 5:6 say?
John 5:6 in the NET Bible reads: “When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him,“Do you want to become well?””
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 (NET): “When Jesus saw him lying there and when he realized that the man had been disabled a long time already, he said to him,“Do you want to become well?”” 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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