John 4:51

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive.

American Standard Version (1901)

And as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son lived.

Bible in Basic English

And while he was going down, his servants came to him and said, Your boy is living.

Free Bible Version

While he was on his way, his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and recovering.

Geneva Bible 1599

And as he was nowe going downe, his seruants met him, saying, Thy sonne liueth.

King James (Authorized) Version

And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.

One Unity Resource Bible

As he was now going down, his servants met him and reported, saying “Your child lives!”

Plain English Version

The next day, as he got close to his house, his workers met him and told him, “Your son is better.”

Translation for Translators

The next day while he was on the way home, his servants met him. They told him, “Your child is going to live!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

While he was going down, his servants met him, saying that his son was living.

Noah Webster Bible

And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him , saying, Thy son liveth.

World English Bible

As he was going down, his servants met him and reported, saying “Your child lives!”

Young's Literal Translation

and he now going down, his servants met him, and told, saying — 'Thy child doth live;'

Context

Jesus Heals the Official’s Son

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.

Summary

In this verse, we see the faith of a royal official whose son was ill. When he heard that Jesus could heal his son, he believed and trusted in Jesus' words. This demonstrates the power of faith and belief in Jesus' ability to perform miracles. The official's faith was so strong that he did not need to see the miracle to believe; he simply trusted in Jesus' spoken word. This account serves as a reminder of the importance of unwavering faith in Jesus and His ability to work in our lives even when we cannot see the outcome.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And as he was now going down,.... From Cana to Capernaum, the day after he had been with Christ: his servants met him, and told him, saying, thy son liveth; as soon as this cure was wrought, though it was not known in the family how, and by whom it was done, immediately some of the servants were dispatched to carry the news to their master, that his sorrow might be removed; and he give himself no further trouble in seeking for a cure: these meeting him on the road, with an air of pleasure, at once address him with the joyful news, that his son was thoroughly recovered of his disorder, and was alive, and well; news which he was acquainted with, and believed before; though it must give him an additional, pleasure to have it confirmed.