KJV ORIGINAL
When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus saw him lying there and knew he'd been stuck like this for ages, he asked him, 'Do you want to get well?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the first step to healing is honestly wanting it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, where people with disabilities gathered, believing that the waters had healing properties when stirred by an angel. The man Jesus addresses had been ill for 38 years, reflecting the desperation and cultural superstitions of first-century Jewish society during a festival season. This encounter highlights Jesus' divine insight and authority to heal beyond human traditions.
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