John 5:16
John · New Testament · Chapter 5
“And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.”John 5:16
What Does John 5:16 Mean?
John 5:16 is found in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to John 5:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 7:1“After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.”Hebrews 12:3“For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”Luke 6:2“And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?”John 5:18“Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.”Exodus 35:2“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.”John 5:10“The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.”John 10:39“Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,”Acts 9:4“And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?”Matthew 12:2“But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.”Matthew 12:13“Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.”Mark 3:6“And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.”Luke 6:11“And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.”John 5:13“And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.”John 7:19“Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?”John 7:25“Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?”John 8:37“I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.”John 9:14“And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.”John 11:57“Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.”John 15:20“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”
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