John 4:53 kjv
So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
John 4:53 nkjv
So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, "Your son lives." And he himself believed, and his whole household.
John 4:53 niv
Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So he and his whole household believed.
John 4:53 esv
The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." And he himself believed, and all his household.
John 4:53 nlt
Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, "Your son will live." And he and his entire household believed in Jesus.
John 4 53 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 4:50 | Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live." The man believed the word... | John 4:50 (direct statement) |
| Matthew 8:13 | And when Jesus said to the centurion, "Go, and let it be done as you believed," his servant was healed... | Matthew 8:13 (obedience) |
| Matthew 15:28 | Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you wish."... | Matthew 15:28 (faith rewarded) |
| Luke 7:10 | And those who were sent returned to the house and found the servant well. | Luke 7:10 (immediate healing) |
| John 11:4 | When Jesus heard this, he said, "This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God... | John 11:4 (divine timing) |
| Isaiah 55:11 | so shall my word that goes out of my mouth; it shall not return to me empty... | Isaiah 55:11 (power of God's word) |
| Hebrews 4:12 | For the word of God is living and active... | Hebrews 4:12 (God's word active) |
| Mark 1:15 | and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the gospel." | Mark 1:15 (believe the gospel) |
| 1 John 5:10 | Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar... | 1 John 5:10 (belief and truth) |
| John 20:31 | but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God... | John 20:31 (purpose of writing) |
| Matthew 9:22 | Jesus turned away and said, "The woman is healed because she believed." | Matthew 9:22 (faith connection) |
| Mark 9:23 | And Jesus said to him, "The word 'if you can'! All things are possible for one who believes." | Mark 9:23 (possibility through belief) |
| Acts 16:31 | And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." | Acts 16:31 (salvation through belief) |
| John 3:16 | "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." | John 3:16 (eternal life in Jesus) |
| 1 Corinthians 2:5 | so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. | 1 Cor 2:5 (power of God vs man's wisdom) |
| Philippians 2:13 | for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. | Phil 2:13 (God's work within) |
| Psalm 33:6 | By the word of the LORD the heavens were made... | Psalm 33:6 (creation by word) |
| Jeremiah 23:29 | Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD... | Jeremiah 23:29 (word's impact) |
| Genesis 1:3 | And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. | Genesis 1:3 (word and creation) |
| 1 Peter 1:23 | since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God. | 1 Peter 1:23 (word brings new life) |
John 4 verses
John 4 53 Meaning
Jesus affirms the faith of the official by stating that his son lived. This shows the power of Jesus' word, confirming the spiritual healing occurred immediately. It signifies the efficacy of faith directed towards Jesus.
John 4 53 Context
This verse immediately follows the healing of the official's son. The official had traveled from Cana to Capernaum to ask Jesus to heal his son who was near death. Jesus told him his son would live, and the man went his way. Upon his return, his servants met him with the news that his son was better at the very hour Jesus had spoken to him. This emphasizes the direct impact and authority of Jesus' spoken word.
John 4 53 Word analysis
- And (καὶ - kai) - Conjunction, connecting this statement to the preceding events.
- as soon as (εὐθέως - eutheōs) - Adverb, meaning "immediately," "at once," "without delay." It highlights the instantaneity of the healing.
- he departed (ἀπῆλθεν - apēlthen) - Verb, from ἔρχομαι (erchomai), meaning "to go away," "depart." The perfect tense indicates a completed action of departure.
- his servants (οἱ δοῦλοι αὐτοῦ - hoi douloi autou) - Noun (plural) with possessive pronoun. "Douloi" means servants or slaves. The fact that his servants came to meet him implies he was returning to his home.
- met him (ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ - hypēntēsan autōi) - Verb, from ὑπαντάω (hypantaō), meaning "to go to meet," "to encounter." The aorist tense indicates the action of meeting him. The dative "autōi" refers to the official.
- saying that (λέγοντες ὅτι - legontes hoti) - Present participle with conjunction. "Legontes" (saying) and "hoti" (that). This introduces the message they brought.
- his son (ὁ υἱὸς αὐτοῦ - ho huios autou) - Noun with possessive pronoun. "Huios" means son.
- lived (ἔζη - ezē) - Verb, imperfect subjunctive of ζάω (zaō), meaning "to live." In this context, it is used as a statement of fact, affirming that the son was alive. The tense could imply ongoing life or simply that the death-sentence had been lifted.
Word group analysis:
- "as soon as he departed his servants met him": This phrase (εὐθέως ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ οἱ δοῦλοι αὐτοῦ - eutheōs hypēntēsan autōi hoi douloi autou) emphasizes the immediate response to Jesus' word and the swift confirmation of the healing. The official did not need to reach home to learn of the recovery; the news intercepted him en route.
John 4 53 Bonus Section
The incident highlights a shift from the predominantly Jewish context of Jesus' ministry in Galilee to encountering a Gentile official (likely a royal courtier of Herod Antipas). This encounter demonstrates Jesus' reach and power extending beyond his own people, a foreshadowing of the universal mission of the Gospel. The father's faith, described as growing ("and himself believed, and his whole house"), is also a key theme, showing how a personal encounter with Jesus can transform families. The precision of the timing (healing occurred "the seventh hour") aligns with Jewish customs of reckoning time but, more importantly, marks the exact moment of divine intervention, underscoring the miraculous nature of the event.
John 4 53 Commentary
This verse is a testament to Jesus' divine authority and the efficacy of his word. The official's journey to Jesus was motivated by desperation, but his encounter resulted in faith. Jesus' pronouncement, "Your son will live," was not a prayer for healing, but a declaration of fact. The subsequent arrival of the servants announcing the son's recovery at the precise hour Jesus spoke confirms the power inherent in His command. It underscores that Jesus possesses dominion over sickness and death, and His words have immediate, tangible results. This event builds faith for the official and serves as a powerful example for all who would believe.