John 5:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
John 5:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.
John 5:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.
John 5:16 (BSB)
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What does John 5:16 say?
John 5:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day."
Where is John 5:16 found in the Bible?
John 5:16 is verse 16 of chapter 5 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
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