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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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Albert Barnes
On John 4:47
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On John 4:47
When he heard (ακουσας). First aorist active participle of ακουω. The news spread rapidly about Jesus.
Was come
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:47
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 4:47
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…
John Calvin
On John 4:47
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On John 4:47
17th Century
Pastor
When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea
For the fame of Christ, for his doctrine and miracles, was spread eve…
Matthew Henry
On John 4:43–54
17th Century
Minister
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 …