John 5:17
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But Jesus answered them, "My Father is still working, so I am working, too."
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageBethesda was a pool in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate, likely by the temple area, where Jesus healed a disabled man. Its setting highlights that the controversy over healing on the Sabbath arose in Jerusalem’s religious center, leading to Jesus’ declaration that his work accords with the Father’s ongoing work.
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John 5:17 mentions Bethesda, Jerusalem and Sheep Gate.
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