Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 5 of John. The healing at Bethesda occurs on the Sabbath and triggers a controversy over authority. Jesus interprets his action as participation in the Father’s work and begins to state more explicitly his unique relationship with God.
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Jesus spricht zu ihm: Stehe auf, nimm dein Bett und gehe hin!
Dícele Jesús: Levántate, toma tu lecho, y anda.
Lève-toi, lui dit Jésus, prends ton lit, et marche.
Gesù gli disse: Levati, togli il tuo letticello, e cammina.
Jesus disse-lhe: Levanta-te, toma o teu leito, e anda.
耶穌對他說:「起來,拿起你的褥子走吧!」
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