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John 4:49

Parents and childrenFearPrayerDeath and loss

47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.

50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

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

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.”
KJV
The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
WEB
The nobleman said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”
ASV
The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
DARBY
The courtier says to him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
BLB
The royal official says to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”
ÅB
Kongens mann sier til ham: Herre! kom ned før mitt barn dør!
OTB
Den kongelige embetsmannen sa: «Herre, kom ned før barnet mitt dør.»
B1930
Kongens mann sier til ham: Herre! kom ned før mitt barn dør!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Mark 5:23

    And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

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  • Mark 5:35–36

    While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

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  • Psalms 88:10–12

    Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.

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  • Psalms 40:17

    But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

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