John 5:13
“And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that was healed, wist not who he was,.... He had never seen, and perhaps had never heard of Christ before, and so…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wist not - Knew not. Had conveyed himself away - Was lost in the crowd. He had silently mingled with the multitude, or…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jesus had conveyed himself away - Or, had withdrawn himself. And this he might easily do, as there was a crowd in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 5:1-16
This miraculous cure is not recorded by any other of the evangelists, who confine themselves mostly to the miracles…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
had conveyed himself away Better, withdrew. Originally the word signified -to stoop out of the way of," -to bend down as…