John 4:46-50 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 4:43-54

In these verses we have, I. Christ's coming into Galilee, John 4:43. Though he was as welcome among the Samaritans as he could be any where, and had better success, yet after two days he left them, not so much because they were Samaritans, and he would not confirm those in their prejudices against him who said, He is a Samaritan (John 8:48), but because he must preach to other cities, Luke 4:43. He went into Galilee, for there he spent much of his time. Now see here, 1. Whither Christ went;... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 4:46-54

4:46-54 So again he came to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water into wine. Now there was a certain courtier whose son was ill in Capernaum. When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was going to die. Jesus said to him: "Unless you see signs and wonders you will never believe." The courtier said to him: "Sir, come down before my little lad dies." Jesus said to him: "Go your way! Your son lives!"... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:46

So Jesus came again unto Cana of Galilee ,.... Where he had been once before; see John 2:1 . The Syriac version here, as there, calls it "Kotne" of Galilee; and the Persic version, "Catneh" of Galilee: where he made the water wine ; see John 2:9 ; there was a certain nobleman ; the Vulgate Latin renders it, "a petty king"; the Arabic version, and Nonnus, call him, "a royal man"; and the Syriac version renders it, "a king's servant"; with which agrees the Ethiopic, calling him "a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:47

When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea ,.... For the fame of Christ, for his doctrine and miracles, was spread every where; so that it was known, and talked of, in most places, where he was, and what course he was steering: and this nobleman understanding that he had left Judea, and was come into Galilee ; and having inquired in what parts of Galilee he was, he went unto him ; though it was many miles from Capernaum, where Jesus was, at least a day's journey; since, when the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:48

Then said Jesus unto him ,.... With some degree of roughness in his speech, and severity in his countenance, in a way of reproof for his unbelief, as if he could not heal his son without going down to Capernaum along with him: except ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe . This was the cast of the Jews every where, both in Judea and Galilee; they required signs and miracles to be wrought, in confirmation of Christ's being the Messiah, and which indeed was but right; and Christ did... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:49

The nobleman saith unto him, Sir ,.... Notwithstanding this reproof, and seeming denial, he presses him again, and addressing him in a handsome and courteous manner, importunately entreats him, saying: come down ere my son die ; here was faith with a mixture of unbelief; he believed that Christ was able to heal his son, but he still thought that his going down with him was necessary; that he must be corporeally present, and must lay his hands on him, or touch him, or speak, and command... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:50

Jesus saith unto him, go thy way ,.... Return home in peace, be not over much troubled and distressed about this matter; leave it with me, I will take care of it; all will be well: so the Persic version reads, "be not anxious, and go thy way"; do not be solicitous for my presence, or urge me to go with thee; depart alone, there is no necessity for my being upon the spot: thy son liveth ; he is now recovered of his disease, and is well, and in perfect health, and lives, and will live: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:46

Where he made the water wine - See the notes on John 2:1 , etc. Cana was on the road from Nazareth to Capernaum and the Sea of Tiberias. A certain nobleman - An officer of the king's court: for this is the meaning of the original word, βασιλικος , which the Vulgate translates regulus , a little king. This officer belonged to Herod Antipas, who was then tetrarch of Galilee. Jerome calls him Palatinus, and says he was an officer of the king's palace. Others think it was Chuza,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:48

Except ye see signs and wonders, etc. - Our Lord does not tell this man that he had no faith, but that he had not enough. If he had had none, he would not have come from Capernaum to Cana, to beg him to heal his son. If he had had enough, he would have been contented with recommending his son to our Lord, without entreating him to go to Capernaum to heal him; which intimates that he did not believe our Lord could do it at a distance. But the words are not addressed to the nobleman alone, but... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:49

Sir, come down, etc. - He did not think our Lord could cure him without being present, and seems here to feel himself hurt, because our Lord did not come at his first entreaty. It is difficult for a proud man, or a man in office, to humble himself, or to treat even God Almighty with proper respect. The spirit of this man seems not much unlike to that of Naaman the Syrian, 2 Kings 5:11 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 4:43-54

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 4:46-54

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:46

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:47

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:48

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:49

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 4:50

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:46

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:48

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:49

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