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NASB | John 5:17 But He answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now [He has never ceased working], and I too am working." |
Bible Question:
Hello all and God Bless. I was wondering if any-1 could shed some light on what these 2 verses are saying. I have read them, and read them and I still am having a hard time understanding what it is saying.. Please help thankyou and GOD BLESS. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Seeker... For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath. But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." (John 5:16-17) The Jews were critical of Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. (See the preceding verses.) Christ is stating in verse 17 that God has never ceased to work. In other words, God continues to maintain the universe, even on the Sabbath! The command to rest on the Sabbath does not apply to God. The same exemptions apply to the Son as to the Father. Refer also to Christ's other arguments against the Pharisees regarding healing on the Sabbath. In Him, Doc |
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