John 5:9

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

John 5:9 Meaning and Commentary

John 5:9

And immediately the man was made whole
As soon as ever the words were spoken by Christ, such power went with them, as restored the man to perfect health; and he finding himself to be quite well, rose up directly:

and took up his bed and walked;
which may be expressive of a sinner's rising from the bed of sin, and taking up the cross, or carrying the body of sin and death with him; and walking by faith in Christ, as he has received him:

and on the same day was the sabbath;
which is remarked, for the sake of what follows.

John 5:9 In-Context

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.

11 He answered them, He that healed me, the same said to me, Take up thy bed, and walk.