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John 5:16-17
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16 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

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The Authority of the Son

16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him. 17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father(A) is always at his work(B) to this very day, and I too am working.”

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John 5:16-17
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16 And this was why the Jews (A)were persecuting Jesus, (B)because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”

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16 Therefore, the Jews began persecuting(A) Jesus[a] because he was doing these things on the Sabbath.(B)

Honoring the Father and the Son

17 Jesus responded to them, “My Father(C) is still working, and I am working also.”

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  1. 5:16 Other mss add and trying to kill him
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John 5:16-17
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16 For this reason (A)the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But He answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working.”

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