John 4:47 NLT,NIV,ESV

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 4:47

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 Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:47

Verse 47 47.When he had heard that Jesus had come. When he applies to Christ for aid, this is some evidence of his faith; but, when he limits Christ’s manner of granting assistance, that shows how ignorant he was. For he views the power of Christ as inseparably connected with his bodily presence, from which it is evident, that he had formed no other view concerning Christ than this, — that he was a Prophet sent by God with such authority and power as to prove, by the performance of miracles,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:43-54

8. The commencement of the Galilaean ministry. We read the details of the Galilaean ministry in the synoptists, who describe our Lord's public entrance, in the power of the Spirit, into Galilee. They are silent with reference to these earliest witnesses to his method and varied specimens of his work. Just as in the Revelation of St. John we have a proem, and a series of visions which rehearse the entire development of the kingdom and glory of the Lamb of God until the day of his triumph,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

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

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 4:47

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:47

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:43-54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:46-54

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:47

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

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

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