John 5:6

saw. seeing. App-133. The Lord, in this and the sixth sign, takes the initiative (John 9:1).

knew. knowing. App-132. See note on John 1:10. Not the same word as in John 5:32. a long time. Compare John 9:2.

Wilt thou. Desirest thou to. Greek. thelo. App-102.

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