Bible Commentary

This [is] again the second miracle [that] Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea into Galilee. 54. This is again the second, &c.] Rather, This again as a second miracle (or sign) did Jesus, after He had come out of Judaea into Galilee. Both first and second had similar results: the first confirmed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:54”

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. 53. himself believed ] This is the last stage in the growth of the man’s faith, a growth which S. John sketches for us here as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:53”

Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. 52. began to amend ] Or, was somewhat better; a colloquial expression. The father fancies that the cure will be gradual. The fever will depart at Christ’s word, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:52”

And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told [him,] saying, Thy son liveth. The servants that met him to bring the acceptable news of his sons recovery, knew nothing of the passages that had been betwixt Christ and their master, but merely came to tell their master what they knew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:51”

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. 50. the man believed ] The father’s faith is healed at the same time as the son’s body. had spoken ] Better, spake; aorist, not pluperfect. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:50”

The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. 49. ere my child die ] This shews both the man’s faith and its weakness. He believes that Christ’s presence can save the child; he does not believe that He can save him without being present. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:49”

Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. 48. signs and wonders ] Christ’s miracles are never mere ‘wonders’ to excite astonishment; they are ‘signs’ of heavenly truths as well, and this is their primary characteristic. Where these two words are joined together ‘signs’ always precedes, excepting four … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:48”

When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea 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. 47. that he would come down ] Literally, in order that he might come down; comp. Joh 4:34, Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:47”

So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 46. where he made the water wine ] and therefore would be likely to find a favourable hearing. For ‘So Jesus came’ read He came therefore. See on Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:46”

Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. 45. all the things that he did ] Of these we have a passing notice Joh 2:23. ‘The Feast’ means the Passover, but there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 4:45”