John 5:3

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

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Other Translations for John 5:3

BSB
On these walkways lay a great number of the sick, the blind, the lame, and the paralyzed.
AKJV
In these lay a great multitude of weak folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.
CPDV
Along these lay a great multitude of the sick, the blind, the lame, and the withered, waiting for the movement of the water.
ERV
In these lay a multitude of them that were sick, blind, halt, withered.
NHEB
In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed.
SMT
In these lay a great multitude of weak, blind, lame, withered, expecting the moving of the water.

Commentary for John 5:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 5:3
Summary
Afflicted multitude gathers awaiting supernatural remedy
Place
Bethesda pool
Event
Crowds await healing
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative