Note sull'episodio
So much of life is about timing, and much can be made of the timing of this miracle on a Sabbath. Another important aspect of timing is the timing of this miracle in the man's life. After the healing, Jesus reveals to the man that his condition is a result of his sin, and if he doesn't stop, his condition will be even worse than before he was healed. In other words, he receives Jesus' mercy even before he repents. Thus God's mercy is extended to him, and to us, not based on what we do but because of who Jesus is. What we do is meant to be a response to what Jesus does for us. That timing is everything!
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