John 4:50
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Walter Wilson
Don Courville
Andrew Murray
Samuel ChadwickSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Go thy way; thy son liveth - Had our Lord gone with him, as he wished, his unbelief could not have been fully removed; as he would have still thought that our Lord's power could not reach from Cana to Capernaum: in order to destroy his unbelief at once, and bring him into the fullness of the faith of his supreme power, he cures him, being apparently absent, by that energy through which he fills both the heavens and the earth. Here it may be observed, our blessed Lord did what this man requested him to do, but not in the way in which he wished it to be done. God will save all to the uttermost who call upon him, but not in the way in which they may desire. Eternal life is the free gift of God, and he has a right to give it as he pleases; and he always gives his gifts in that way in which his glory is best promoted, and our eternal interest secured. The man believed the word - And yet it appears that he had suspended his faith upon a certain condition: "If I find on my return that my son is healed, I will believe that Jesus is the Messiah."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Go thy way; thy son liveth--Both effects instantaneously followed:--"The man believed the word," and the cure, shooting quicker than lightning from Cana to Capernaum, was felt by the dying youth. In token of faith, the father takes his leave of Christ--in the circumstances this evidenced full faith. The servants hasten to convey the joyful tidings to the anxious parents, whose faith now only wants one confirmation. "When began he to amend? . . . Yesterday, at the seventh hour, the fever left him"--the very hour in which was uttered that great word, "Thy son liveth!" So "himself believed and his whole house." He had believed before this, first very imperfectly; then with assured confidence of Christ's word; but now with a faith crowned by "sight." And the wave rolled from the head to the members of his household. "To-day is salvation come to this house" (Luk 19:9); and no mean house this! second miracle Jesus did--that is, in Cana; done "after He came out of Judea," as the former before. Next: John Chapter 5
John Gill Bible Commentary
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: and the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him; such power went along with the words of Christ, as not only cured the son at that distance, who lay at the point of death, but also the father of his unbelief; and he no more insisted on his going down with him, but firmly believed that his son was alive, and well, as Christ had said he was: and he went his way; he took his leave of Christ, and set out for Capernaum; very probably, not the same day, it being now in the afternoon of the day; but the next morning, as it should seem from what follows.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:50 Your son will live! Jesus also healed the centurion’s slave (Matt 8:5-13) and the Phoenician woman’s daughter (Matt 15:21-28) from a distance.
John 4:50
Jesus Heals the Official’s Son
49“Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” 50“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed.51And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive.
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The Letter O
By Walter Wilson67347:24Christian LifeDEU 3:11JDG 3:10PSA 62:6MAT 6:33JHN 4:35JHN 4:50In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different types of belief in relation to faith in God. The first type is the belief of faith, which brings us closer to God. The second type is the belief of evidence, which is based on the results and changes in our lives since accepting Jesus as our savior. The speaker also mentions that tomorrow's sermon will focus on miracles in nature. Additionally, the speaker suggests using short stories to open conversations with people and recommends books by Moody and Leman Strauss for further study.
On Eagles' Wings Pt 490
By Don Courville34223:42Radio ShowMAT 8:8MAT 8:10MRK 9:23MRK 11:24JHN 4:50JHN 6:63HEB 6:18In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of a man who came to Jesus seeking help for his sick son. Jesus tells the man that his son will live, and the man believes his words and goes on his way. The preacher emphasizes the power of the word of God and how it brings life and transformation. He also discusses the concept of faith and authority, highlighting the importance of believing in Jesus and his ability to solve our problems. The sermon concludes with the reminder that Jesus is the way to find solutions to our challenges and that we should pray in faith, trusting in God's power to work miracles.
Kept by the Power of God
By Andrew Murray0Faith and TrustDivine ProtectionPSA 91:1ISA 27:3JHN 4:50JHN 13:34ROM 8:282CO 12:7EPH 3:20PHP 2:13HEB 11:11PE 1:5Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual truths of being 'Kept by the Power of God' and 'Kept through Faith' as essential for believers. He explains that God's power is all-encompassing, ensuring that every part of our being is safeguarded, while our faith is the means through which we experience this divine keeping. Murray illustrates that just as a father prepares an inheritance for his children, God not only preserves our heavenly inheritance but also keeps us on earth for it. He encourages believers to trust in God's omnipotence and to recognize their own helplessness, leading to a life of continuous faith and fellowship with God. Ultimately, Murray calls for a covenant with God, trusting Him to keep us moment by moment.
The Prayer of Faith
By Samuel Chadwick0JER 29:13MRK 11:24JHN 4:50HEB 11:6JAS 1:5JAS 4:3JAS 5:16Samuel Chadwick emphasizes the importance of faith in prayer, highlighting that faith is necessary for anyone who comes to God, as it is the first requirement for prayer and the key to salvation and spiritual life. Chadwick explains that faith is more than belief; it is trust, a moral and spiritual attitude that commits the whole being to accepted and assured truth. He delves into the law of faith in prayer, emphasizing the need to ask, ask in faith, ask aright, ask righteously, ask earnestly, ask in the Spirit, and ask in the Prayer of Faith, as illustrated in various biblical examples.
Jesus Heals a Royal Official's Dying Son John 4:46-54
By David Servant0PSA 34:7JHN 4:50JHN 4:52HEB 11:1David Servant preaches on the limitless healing power of God, as demonstrated in the story of Jesus healing the governmental official's son from ten miles away. Emphasizing the importance of believing in God's promises even before seeing evidence, the sermon highlights how faith is the assurance of things hoped for. The story showcases the official's unwavering faith in Jesus, leading to the miraculous healing of his son and the conversion of his entire household.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Go thy way; thy son liveth - Had our Lord gone with him, as he wished, his unbelief could not have been fully removed; as he would have still thought that our Lord's power could not reach from Cana to Capernaum: in order to destroy his unbelief at once, and bring him into the fullness of the faith of his supreme power, he cures him, being apparently absent, by that energy through which he fills both the heavens and the earth. Here it may be observed, our blessed Lord did what this man requested him to do, but not in the way in which he wished it to be done. God will save all to the uttermost who call upon him, but not in the way in which they may desire. Eternal life is the free gift of God, and he has a right to give it as he pleases; and he always gives his gifts in that way in which his glory is best promoted, and our eternal interest secured. The man believed the word - And yet it appears that he had suspended his faith upon a certain condition: "If I find on my return that my son is healed, I will believe that Jesus is the Messiah."
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Go thy way; thy son liveth--Both effects instantaneously followed:--"The man believed the word," and the cure, shooting quicker than lightning from Cana to Capernaum, was felt by the dying youth. In token of faith, the father takes his leave of Christ--in the circumstances this evidenced full faith. The servants hasten to convey the joyful tidings to the anxious parents, whose faith now only wants one confirmation. "When began he to amend? . . . Yesterday, at the seventh hour, the fever left him"--the very hour in which was uttered that great word, "Thy son liveth!" So "himself believed and his whole house." He had believed before this, first very imperfectly; then with assured confidence of Christ's word; but now with a faith crowned by "sight." And the wave rolled from the head to the members of his household. "To-day is salvation come to this house" (Luk 19:9); and no mean house this! second miracle Jesus did--that is, in Cana; done "after He came out of Judea," as the former before. Next: John Chapter 5
John Gill Bible Commentary
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: and the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him; such power went along with the words of Christ, as not only cured the son at that distance, who lay at the point of death, but also the father of his unbelief; and he no more insisted on his going down with him, but firmly believed that his son was alive, and well, as Christ had said he was: and he went his way; he took his leave of Christ, and set out for Capernaum; very probably, not the same day, it being now in the afternoon of the day; but the next morning, as it should seem from what follows.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:50 Your son will live! Jesus also healed the centurion’s slave (Matt 8:5-13) and the Phoenician woman’s daughter (Matt 15:21-28) from a distance.