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John 5:16-17
New Living Translation
John 5:16-17
New Living Translation
Jesus Claims to Be the Son of God
16 So the Jewish leaders began harassing[a] Jesus for breaking the Sabbath rules. 17 But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
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- 5:16 Or persecuting.
John 5:16-17
Amplified Bible
John 5:16-17
Amplified Bible
16 For this reason the Jews began to persecute Jesus continually because He was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now [He has never ceased working], and I too am working.”
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