John 5:16 - Revised Version 1885 And for this cause did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For this reason the Jews began to persecute (annoy, torment) Jesus and sought to kill Him, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath. American Standard Version (1901) And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath. Common English Bible As a result, the Jewish leaders were harassing Jesus, since he had done these things on the Sabbath. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, the Jews were persecuting Jesus, for he was doing these things on the Sabbath. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath. |