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John 5:
John 5:
Should the disciples be amazed or not at the coming resurrection?
No, not specifically.
But then 7 verses later:20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it.
Should the disciples be amazed or not?28 Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.
John 5:
This is a general statement about great works that when performed the disciples will be amazed.20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.
This is a specific statement about the miraculous work of resurrection which Jesus has already told them about, so they should not be amazed when it happens.28 Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice
Should the disciples be amazed or not at the coming resurrection?
No, not specifically.