John 5:17

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

Ver. 17. My Father worketh] Yet without labour or lassitude, in conserving the whole creature. This he doth every day, and yet breaketh not the sabbath; Ergo nec ego, Therefore, neith do I.

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¹⁷ But Jesus answered them,My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

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