The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
So the guy left and went to tell the Jewish leaders that it was Jesus who had healed him completely.
Sometimes the person you help will be the one who turns you in.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus had just performed a miracle by healing a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, which was a site believed to have healing properties. This event took place on the Sabbath, a day when Jewish law strictly forbade work, leading to tension with the Jewish religious leaders who saw the healing as a violation of their traditions. The man, after being questioned, identified Jesus as the one responsible for his healing, which set the stage for growing opposition to Jesus' ministry.
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