John 4:53 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Himself believed - This miracle removed all his doubts, and he became a real disciple and friend of Jesus. His whole house - His whole family. We may learn from this, 1. That sickness or an...
John 4:53 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Healing of the Son of the King's Officer. The narrative is plain and needs little comment. The similarity of the story to Matthew 8:5 ff. ( Luke 7:2 ff.) has often been noticed since the tim...
John 4:53 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

53. And he believed, and his whole house. It may appear absurd that the Evangelist should mention this as the commencement of faith in that man, whose faith he has already commended. Nor can...
John 4:53 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. So the father knew - He had the fullest proof that his...
John 4:53 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. So the father knew that it was at the same hour i...
John 4:53 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Samaritan Woman 1-42. Christ in Samaria. The ministry in Samaria is recorded because it is the author's design to exhibit Christ as the Saviour, not only of Israel, but of the world ( John 4:4...
John 4:53 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

So the father knew. — He was not mistaken, then. The power he had felt when these words were spoken to him was real. The hours that had passed since, as he hastened to know all, had prepared him to...
John 4:53 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 11 THE SECOND SIGN IN GALILEE. “In the mean while the disciples prayed Him, saying, Rabbi, eat. But He said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not. The disciples therefore said on...
John 4:53 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Reward of Trusting Jesus' Word John 4:46-54 The particular interest of this beautiful incident is in John 4:50 . The father had such faith in our Lord's promise that he started off at once...
John 4:53 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "He must needs pass through Samaria" are arresting. The final explanation must be found in His dealing with the woman of Samaria. In itself, it is a radiant revelation of His method as He...
John 4:53 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. (44) For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. (45) Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilean...
John 4:53 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

So the father knew that it was at the same hour ,.... Precisely; in that which Jesus said to him, thy son liveth : he had observed what time of day it was, in which he conversed with Jesus; and pa...
John 4:53 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 53. And he himself believed ] With a justifyin...
John 4:53 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

There was a certain nobleman One belonging to the king's court, as the word βασιλικος, here used, properly signifies. The Syriac and Arabic versions render it, a minister , or servant of the king...
John 4:53 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

A SAMARITAN WOMAN GIVEN THE WATER OF LIFE (vs.1-26) The Lord now leaves Judea because He knew the Pharisees' thoughts as to His baptizing more disciples than John. Not that the Lord Himself did t...
John 4:53 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Nobleman's Son Restored. 43 Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. 44 For Jesus himself testified, tha...
John 4:53 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The circumstance of the time when his son recovered agreeing with the very hour when Christ had said unto him, Thy son liveth, was a mighty confirmation to him, that he was beholden to Christ for h...
John 4:53 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Healing Of The High Official's Son ( John 4:46-54 ). We now come to John's ‘second sign' (the first being the turning of water into wine - John 2:11 ). This consisted of the healing of the Hi...
John 4:53 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES John 4:43-54 . Our Lord’s Galilean ministry. —Detailed accounts of His work in Galilee are found in the Synoptics ( Matthew 4:12 ; Luke 4:14 ; Mark 1:14 to Mar...
John 4:53 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:1 . When therefore the Lord knew how the pharisees, chiefly priests, and many of them principal members of the council, had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John. Th...
John 4:53 - The Biblical Illustrator

There was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum The second miracle at Cana Who shall persuade us that we have not here a true story? I. Notice SOME OF ITS LESS OBVIOUS POINTS....
John 4:53 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION John 4:1-43 7. The ministry and revelation of the Lord to those beyond the strict compass of the theocracy. This passage describes an incident of consummate interest, and re...
John 4:53 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Faith vindicated:
John 4:53 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 16:15 ; Acts 16:34 ; Acts 18:8 ; Acts 2:39 ; Luke 19:9 ; Matthew 8:13 ; Matthew 8:8 ; Matthew 8:9 ; Psalms 107:20 ; Psalms 33:9

John 4:53 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

John 4:53 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:53 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:53 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

John 4:53 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

John 4:53 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:53 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

John 4:53 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

John 4:53 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

John 4:53 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

John 4:53 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John 4:53 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John 4:53 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

John 4:53 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:53 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:53 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

John 4:53 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

John 4:53 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:53 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

John 4:53 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:53 - The Biblical Illustrator

John 4:53 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

John 4:53 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

John 4:53 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge