After these things, there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Observe here the malice of the Pharisees; they were more hurt at the cure of the sick man, than at the violation of the sabbath. Therefore, they ask not, Who healed you; but, as if they wished to keep that out of sight, Who told you to take up you bed? Saint John Chrysostom—But he answers: The same who healed me: Why should I not receive orders from him from whom I have received my health? Saint Augustine—By the festival, mentioned in verse 1, is generally understood the Passover; and this was the second from the commencement of Christ’s ministry. S. Matt. calls it by this name, Calmet. 26:5. Saint Mark, Calmet. 14:2 and 15:6 and Saint Luke, Calmet. 23:17. For the first Passover, see above, John 2:13; for the third, John 6:4; for the fourth and last, Matthew 26:17. The first three are only mentioned by Saint John, the fourth by all the evangelists.