João 4:47-49 NVT

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The second miracle of Cana. Our Lord is led to open his Galilaean ministry at the scene of his first miracle, at the spot where he had attached his first band of disciples more closely to himself. I. A FATHER 'S PRAYER FOR HIS DYING CHILD . "He besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death." 1 . The petitioner was a royal officer of the household of Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee, probably Chuza, "Herod's steward," whose... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The growth of faith. In this, as in so many of our Lord's miracles, the external circumstances and incidents, interesting though they are, are less so than the spiritual lessons they teach, the spiritual processes they unfold. What manner of Saviour Christ is; how he deals with the souls of men for their good; what blessings he brings to those whom be prepares to receive them;—these great lessons are brought before us in this narrative, so simple and so natural in itself, yet so deep in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:47

This man, when he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, went unto him. This statement implies that Jesus had been in Capernaum before, and left there the impression of his power to heal and save. The rumour of transactions of this kind wrought at Capernaum had been carried from Capernaum to Nazareth (see Luke 4:1-44 .), and now the return of Jesus from Judaea was soon known in the cities along the shore of the lake. And he besought him ( obs. ἠρώτα , indicating... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:48

Then said Jesus to him —as representing the whole class whose faith rested upon, and was nourished, by, the outward sign, with a certain amount of reproof if not of irony in the strength of his phrase— Except ye see (there is no special emphasis laid on the ἴδητε , as distinct from the mere report or testimony of such things) signs and wonders, ye will by no means believe. This is the only occasion in John's Gospel where these two terms are conjoined. They are frequently brought... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:49

The nobleman saith unto him, Lord, come down before my little boy (my only son) die . This touching stroke shows how love triumphs over the desire for signs and wonders, and already helps to create the faith in the grace and power of the Divine Helper. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:47

He went unto him - Though high in office, yet he did not refuse to go personally to Jesus to ask his aid. He felt as a father; and believing, after all that Jesus had done, that he could cure his son, he traveled to meet him. If men receive benefits of Christ, they must come in the same manner. The rich and the poor, the high and the low, must come personally as humble suppliants, and must be willing to bear all the reproach that may be cast on them for thus coming to him. This man showed... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:48

Except ye see signs ... - This was spoken not to the nobleman only, but to the Galileans generally. The Samaritans had believed without any miracle. The Galileans, he said, were less disposed to believe him than even they were; and though he had performed miracles enough to convince them, yet, unless they continually saw them, they would not believe. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:49

Come down ... - The earnestness of the nobleman evinces the deep and tender anxiety of a father. So anxious was he for his son that he was not willing that Jesus should delay a moment - not even to address the people. He still seems to have supposed that Jesus had no power to heal his son except he was present with him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:46-53

John 4:46-53. There was a certain nobleman One belonging to the king’s court, as the word βασιλικος , here used, properly signifies. The Syriac and Arabic versions render it, a minister, or servant of the king, namely, of Herod; who, though only tetrarch of Galilee, yet was commonly distinguished by the title of king. And, as Capernaum lay in his dominions, it is probable this was one of his courtiers. The English word nobleman conveys the notion of hereditary rank, and certain... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:46-54

25. Son of an official healed (John 4:46-54)Jesus was in the town of Cana when a government official arrived from Capernaum with an urgent request for Jesus to heal his son. Again Jesus was careful not to perform miracles to satisfy those who thought of him as merely a wonder-worker. But when he saw the man’s distress, he accepted what little faith the man had and announced that the son would live (John 4:46-50). The man accepted Jesus’ word and set out for home. When he learnt of the time and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:47

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:48

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:49

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:47

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:48

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:49

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:46-53

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:46-54

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