John 4:53
What does John 4:53 mean?
A plain-English look at John 4:53 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 4:53 means
The father recognized that the healing precisely coincided with the moment Jesus declared, "Thy son liveth." This direct correlation between Jesus' word and the recovery solidified his faith, leading him and his entire household to believe. This comprehensive belief, extending beyond just the father, highlights the ripple effect of encountering Christ's power and word, leading to widespread spiritual transformation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611So 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949It was clear then to the father that this was the very time at which Jesus said to him, Your son is living. And he had faith in Jesus, he and all his family.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862then the father knew that <FI>it was<Fi> in that hour in which Jesus said to him--`Thy son doth live,' and he himself believed, and his whole house;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The father therefore knew that it was at the same hour that Jesus said to him: Thy son liveth. And himself believed, and his whole house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The father therefore knew that [it was] in that hour in which Jesus said to him, Thy son lives; and he believed, himself and his whole house.
Context
This verse is the culmination of the healing narrative, where the precise timing confirms Jesus' word and leads to widespread faith. It directly follows the nobleman's inquiry and his servants' specific answer regarding the time of healing in verse 52. This conclusive evidence not only strengthens the nobleman's faith but also extends belief to his entire household, emphasizing the profound and ripple effect of this miracle.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 11:14
who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
- Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
- Psalms 107:20
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
- Luke 19:9
And Jesus said unto him, To-day is salvation come to this house, forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
- Acts 2:39
For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him.
- Matthew 8:13
And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour.
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