John 5:4
“For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool,.... This angel is not to be understood of a messenger sent…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
An angel - It is not affirmed that the angel did this “visibly,” or that they saw him do it. They judged by the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Angel - "Of the Lord," is added by AKL, about 20 others, the Ethiopic, Armenian, Slavonic, Vulgate, Anglo-Saxon, and six…
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, 1882–1921John 5:1-47
Joh 2:13 to Joh 11:57. The Work
We here enter on the second portion of the first main division of the Gospel, thus…