John 5:8

8 Jesus saith to him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

John 5:8 Meaning and Commentary

John 5:8

Jesus saith to him, rise
From thy bed, or couch, on which he lay in one of the porches: and

take up thy bed and walk;
these words were spoken by the same power, as those to Lazarus, which called him out of his grave; as appears from the effect they had upon the man, who was in himself impotent, weak, and helpless.

John 5:8 In-Context

6 When Jesus saw him lying, and knew that he had been now a long time [in that case], he saith to him, Wilt thou be healed?

7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is agitated, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

8 Jesus saith to him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

9 And immediately the man was healed, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

10 The Jews therefore said to him that was cured, it is the sabbath; it is not lawful for thee to carry [thy] bed.