John 5 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
John 5
1After these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
2Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheepgatea pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porches.
3In these lay a multitude of them that were sick, blind, halt, withered.
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5And a certain man was there, who had been thirty and eight years in his infirmity.
6When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wouldest thou be made whole?
7The sick 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.
8Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk.
9And straightway the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked. Now it was the sabbath on that day.
10So the Jews said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for thee to take up thy bed.
11But he answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
12They asked him, Who is the man that said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
13But he that was healed knew not who it was; for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in the place.
14Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befall thee.
15The man went away, and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him whole.
16And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.
17But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work.
18For this cause therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only brake the sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
19Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner.
20For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel.
21For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.
22For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;
23that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him.
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
25Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.
26For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself:
27and he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.
28Marvel not at this: for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the tombs shall hear his voice,
29and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.
30I can of myself do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is righteous; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
31If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
32It is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
33Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.
34But the witness which I receive is not from man: howbeit I say these things, that ye may be saved.
35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
36But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.
37And the Father that sent me, he hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form.
38And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he sent, him ye believe not.
39Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;
40and ye will not come to me, that ye may have life.
41I receive not glory from men.
42But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves.
43I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that cometh from the only God ye seek not?
45Think not that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, on whom ye have set your hope.
46For if ye believed Moses, ye would believe me; for he wrote of me.
47But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
John 5
1After these things was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
2Now there is in Jerusalem, at the sheepgate, a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches.
3In these lay a multitude of sick, blind, lame, withered, [awaiting the moving of the water.
4For an angel descended at a certain season in the pool and troubled the water. Whoever therefore first went in after the troubling of the water became well, whatever disease he laboured under.]
5But there was a certain man there who had been suffering under his infirmity thirty and eight years.
6Jesus seeing this [man] lying [there], and knowing that he was [in that state] now a great length of time, says to him, Wouldest thou become well?
7The infirm [man] answered him, Sir, I have not a man, in order, when the water has been troubled, to cast me into the pool; but while I am coming another descends before me.
8Jesus says to him, Arise, take up thy couch and walk.
9And immediately the man became well, and took up his couch and walked: and on that day was sabbath.
10The Jews therefore said to the healed [man], It is sabbath, it is not permitted thee to take up thy couch.
11He answered them, He that made me well, he said to me, Take up thy couch and walk.
12They asked him [therefore], Who is the man who said to thee, Take up thy couch and walk?
13But he that had been healed knew not who it was, for Jesus had slidden away, there being a crowd in the place.
14After these things Jesus finds him in the temple, and said to him, Behold, thou art become well: sin no more, that something worse do not happen to thee.
15The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.
16And for this the Jews persecuted Jesus [and sought to kill him], because he had done these things on sabbath.
17But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto and I work.
18For this therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he had not only violated the sabbath, but also said thatGod was his own Father, making himself equal withGod.
19Jesus therefore answered and said to them, Verily, verily, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of himself save whatever he sees the Father doing: for whatever things he does, these things also the Son does in like manner.
20For the Father loves the Son and shews him all things which he himself does; and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may wonder.
21For even as the Father raises the dead and quickens [them], thus the Son also quickens whom he will:
22for neither does the Father judge any one, but has given all judgment to the Son;
23that all may honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He who honours not the Son, honours not the Father who has sent him.
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life.
25Verily, verily, I say unto you, that an hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son ofGod, and they that have heard shall live.
26For even as the Father has life in himself, so he has given to the Son also to have life in himself,
27and has given him authority to execute judgment [also], because he is Son of man.
28Wonder not at this, for an hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs shall hear his voice,
29and shall go forth; those that have practised good, to resurrection of life, and those that have done evil, to resurrection of judgment.
30I cannot do anything of myself; as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous, because I do not seek my will, but the will of him that has sent me.
31If I bear witness concerning myself, my witness is not true.
32It is another who bears witness concerning me, and I know that the witness which he bears concerning me is true.
33Ye have sent unto John, and he has borne witness to the truth.
34But I do not receive witness from man, but I say this that ye might be saved.
35He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
36But I have the witness [that is] greater than [that] of John; for the works which the Father has given me that I should complete them, the works themselves which I do, bear witness concerning me that the Father has sent me.
37And the Father who has sent me himself has borne witness concerning me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor have seen his shape,
38and ye have not his word abiding in you; for whom he hath sent, him ye do not believe.
39Ye search the scriptures, for ye think that in them ye have life eternal, and they it is which bear witness concerning me;
40and ye will not come to me that ye might have life.
41I do not receive glory from men,
42but I know you, that ye have not the love ofGod in you.
43I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not; if another come in his own name, him ye will receive.
44How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and seek not the glory which [comes] fromGod alone?
45Think not that I will accuse you to the Father: there is [one] who accuses you, Moses, on whom ye trust;
46for if ye had believed Moses, ye would have believed me, for he wrote of me.
47But if ye do not believe his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in John 5
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: John 5:16
"And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath."
"And for this the Jews persecuted Jesus [and sought to kill him], because he had done these things on sabbath."
