And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - John 5:16 >Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.
Textus Receptus (TR) - John 5:16 >Καὶ διὰ τοῦτο ἐδίωκον τὸν Ἰησοῦν οἱ Ἰουδαῖοι, καὶ ἐζήτουν αὐτὸν ἀποκτεῖναι, ὅτι ταῦτα ἐποίει ἐν σαββάτῳ.