John.5.17

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John.5.17

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

John.5.17

That really set them off. The Jews were now not only out to expose him; they were out to kill him. Not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was calling God his own Father, putting himself on a level with God.

John.5.17

Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."

John.5.17

But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working."

John.5.17

But Jesus replied, "My Father never stops working, so why should I?"