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When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to him, and begged him that he would come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.
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Faith, Even When Flawed
Commentators observe that the royal official showed genuine faith by traveling a great distance (20-25 miles) to seek Jesus. However, his faith was imperfect, as he believed Jesus needed to be physically present to heal. This story shows that we don't need perfect understanding to approach Jesus; He meets us even in our limited faith and works to grow it.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He went to him. Though high in office, yet he did not refuse to go personally to Jesus to ask for his aid. He felt as a father; and believ…
When he heard (ακουσας). First aorist active participle of ακουω. The news spread rapidly about Jesus.
Was come
19th Century
Anglican
The distance of Capernaum from Cana was from twenty to twenty-five miles. The report of Christ’s return to Galilee had spread, then, over this wide…
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The report that Jesus had healed people in Jerusalem must have reached this man’s ears. Learning that Jesus had returned to Galilee, the official i…
16th Century
Protestant
When he had heard that Jesus had come. When he appeals to Christ for aid, this is some evidence of his faith; but when he limits Christ’s …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea For the fame of Christ, for his doctrine and miracles, was spread eve…
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The father was a nobleman, yet the son was sick. Honors and titles are no security from sickness and death. The greatest men must go themselves to …
13th Century
Catholic
Having told us the place of this miracle, the Evangelist now describes the miracle itself, telling us of the person who was ill, the one …
