John 5:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I’m coming, another steps down before me.”
World English Bible (WEB)
The impotent man{G770}{(G5723)} answered{G611}{(G5662)} him{G846}, Sir{G2962}, I have{G2192}{(G5719)} no{G3756} man{G444}, when{G3752} the water{G5204} is troubled{G5015}{(G5686)}, to{G2443} put{G906}{(G5725)} me{G3165} into{G1519} the pool{G2861}: but{G1161} while{G1722}{G3739} I{G1473} am coming{G2064}{(G5736)}, another{G243} steppeth down{G2597}{(G5719)} before{G4253} me{G1700}.
KJV with Strongs
(7) The sick answered Him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up but while I'm coming, another comes down before me."
The F.O.G
The sick man's voice, heavy with resignation replied, "Sir, I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I'm struggling to get there, someone else always steps in ahead of me."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
The ailing man answered him, ‘Sir, I have no man, that, when the water may be troubled, he may put me into the pool, and while I am coming, another doth go down before me.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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