John 5:17 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁷But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”

— John 5:17

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Illustration of John 5:16-17 NLT

Illustration of John 5:16-17 NLT -- So the Jewish leaders began harassing Jesus for breaking the Sabbath rules [by healing on the Sabbath]. But Jesus replied, "My Father is always working, and so am I."

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