John 5:16-18
Christian Standard Bible
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.” 18 This is why the Jews began trying all the more to kill him:(D) Not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal to God.
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John 5:16-18
Lexham English Bible
16 And on account of this the Jews began to persecute[a] Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But he answered[b] them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” 18 So on account of this the Jews were seeking even more to kill him, because he not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God his own Father, thus[c] making himself equal with God.
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