John Chapter 5, Verse 16
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16: και δια τουτο εδιωκον τον ιησουν οι ιουδαιοι και εζητουν αυτον αποκτειναι οτι ταυτα εποιει εν σαββατω
16: And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay
him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
16: Therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these
things on the sabbath.
Persecuted Jesus. They opposed him; attempted to ruin his character; to destroy his popularity; and probably held him up before the people as a violator of the law of God. Instead of making inquiry whether he had not given proof that he was the Messiah, they assumed that he must be wrong, and ought to be punished. Thus every bigot and persecutor does in regard to those who differ from them.
To slay him. To put him to death. This they attempted to do because it was directed in the law of Moses, Ex 31:15, Ex 35:2 Lk 6:7, Luke Chapter 11, Lk 13:14.
