Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 5:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for John 5:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 5 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. market: or, gate”
John 5:2 (KJV)
Commentary on John 5:2
John provides geographical detail: 'Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.' The name Bethesda means 'house of mercy' or 'house of outpouring'—ironically, a place of paralysis waiting for mercy. The five porches held multitudes of disabled people. This setting becomes the stage for Jesus' demonstration of divine mercy that transcends human limitations.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 5:2
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“and by the old gate”
“and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it”
“And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.”
“neither did you have respect for him who purposed it long ago.”
“he brought Jesus out”
“that they were many; and you gathered together the waters of the lower pool.”
“Mary. She turned and said to him”
“Paul”
“bearing his cross”
“for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew”