John 5:15
The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
Original Language Analysis
ἀπῆλθεν
departed
G565
ἀπῆλθεν
departed
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
1 of 14
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
8 of 14
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
9 of 14
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ὁ
which
G3588
ὁ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ποιήσας
had made
G4160
ποιήσας
had made
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
12 of 14
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Cross References
John 4:29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?Mark 1:45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.John 9:25He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.John 9:15Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.John 1:19And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?John 9:34They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.John 5:12Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?John 9:30The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
Historical Context
The man's disclosure enabled the authorities to identify and confront Jesus about Sabbath healing. Whether he intended to inform or accuse, his report initiated formal opposition that would eventually lead to crucifixion.
Questions for Reflection
- How can our testimony about Christ's work be received hostilely depending on hearers' hearts?
- What does this episode teach about the complexity of witness in hostile environments?
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Analysis & Commentary
The man's reporting to the Jews that 'it was Jesus which had made him whole' appears either naively informative or deliberately betraying. John doesn't clarify his motive, but the result is intensified opposition to Jesus. Even acts of witness can be used for hostile purposes when hearts are hardened.