Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” New Living Translation The official pleaded, “Lord, please come now before my little boy dies.” English Standard Version The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Berean Standard Bible “Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” Berean Literal Bible The royal official says to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” King James Bible The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. New King James Version The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies!” New American Standard Bible The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” NASB 1995 The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” NASB 1977 The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Legacy Standard Bible The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Amplified Bible The royal official pleaded with Him, “Sir, do come down [at once] before my child dies!” Berean Annotated Bible “Sir {Kyrie}, the official said, “come down before my child dies. Christian Standard Bible “Sir,” the official said to him, “come down before my boy dies.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Sir,” the official said to Him, “come down before my boy dies!” American Standard Version The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Contemporary English Version The man replied, "Lord, please come before my son dies!" English Revised Version The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. GOD'S WORD® Translation The official said to him, "Sir, come with me before my little boy dies." Good News Translation "Sir," replied the official, "come with me before my child dies." International Standard Version The official told him, "Sir, please come down before my little boy dies." NET Bible "Sir," the official said to him, "come down before my child dies." New Heart English Bible The nobleman said to him, "Sir, come down before my child dies." Webster's Bible Translation The nobleman saith to him, Sir, come down ere my child dieth. Weymouth New Testament "Sir," pleaded the officer, "come down before my child dies." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” World English Bible The nobleman said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe attendant says to Him, “Lord, come down before my child dies”; Berean Literal Bible The royal official says to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Young's Literal Translation The courtier saith unto him, 'Sir, come down before my child die;' Smith's Literal Translation The royal one says to Him, Lord, go down before my child dies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ruler saith to him: Lord, come down before that my son die. Catholic Public Domain Version The ruler said to him, “Lord, come down before my son dies.” New American Bible The royal official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” New Revised Standard Version The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my little boy dies.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe king’s servant said to him, My Lord, come down before the boy is dead. Aramaic Bible in Plain English That servant of The King said to him, “My lord, come down or else the boy will die.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThe courtier said to him: Sir, come down before my child die. Godbey New Testament The nobleman says to Him, Lord, come down before my little child dies. Haweis New Testament The courtier said to him, Sir, come down before my child is dead. Mace New Testament the nobleman said to him, sir, pray come down before my child be dead. Weymouth New Testament "Sir," pleaded the officer, "come down before my child dies." Worrell New Testament The nobleman says to Him, "Sir, Come down, before my child die!" Worsley New Testament The nobleman saith unto Him, Lord, come down before my child die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals the Official's Son…48Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” 49“Sir,” the official said, “come down before my child dies.” 50“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed.… Cross References “Sir,” John 12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” John 20:15 “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” Genesis 43:20 “Please, sir,” they said, “we really did come down here the first time to buy food. the official said, Matthew 8:5-6 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” Luke 7:2-3 There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die. / When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. “come down Luke 19:5 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” Matthew 27:40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” Mark 15:30 come down from the cross and save Yourself!” before my child dies.” Mark 5:23 and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” Luke 8:41-42 Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, / because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him, Matthew 9:18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” Luke 7:1-10 When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. / There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die. / When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant. … Mark 5:22-24 A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet / and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” / So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him. John 11:21-22 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. / But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.” Matthew 15:22-28 And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” … Treasury of Scripture The nobleman said to him, Sir, come down ere my child die. come. Psalm 40:17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. Psalm 88:10-12 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah… Mark 5:23,35,36 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live… Jump to Previous Boy Child Courtier Dead Die Dies Dieth Ere Nobleman Officer Official Pleaded Royal SirJump to Next Boy Child Courtier Dead Die Dies Dieth Ere Nobleman Officer Official Pleaded Royal SirJohn 4 1. Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.27. His disciples marvel. 31. He declares to them his zeal for God's glory. 39. Many Samaritans believe on him. 43. He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum. “Sir,” The term "Sir" here is a respectful address, indicating the official's recognition of Jesus' authority and status. In the cultural context of the time, addressing someone as "Sir" was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of their position or wisdom. This reflects the official's desperation and humility, as he approaches Jesus with a request for help. the official said, “come down before my child dies.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. In John 4, He is in Cana of Galilee, where He had previously turned water into wine. 2. Royal Official A man of high status, likely serving under Herod Antipas, who approaches Jesus with a desperate plea for his dying son. 3. Capernaum The town where the royal official's son is lying ill. It is about 20 miles from Cana, indicating the official's faith and desperation in seeking Jesus. 4. Cana of Galilee The location where Jesus performs His second recorded miracle in the Gospel of John, emphasizing His divine authority and power. 5. The Son The royal official's son, whose healing serves as a testament to Jesus' power and the faith of the official. Teaching Points Faith in ActionThe royal official's journey to Jesus demonstrates active faith. He believed Jesus could heal his son and acted on that belief by seeking Him out. Trust in Jesus' Word Jesus tells the official, "Go, your son will live" (John 4:50). The official trusts Jesus' word without needing physical evidence, teaching us to trust in God's promises. Jesus' Authority This passage underscores Jesus' divine authority over life and death, reminding us of His power to intervene in our lives. Persistence in Prayer The official's plea is a model of persistent prayer, showing that we should earnestly bring our requests to God. Witness to Others The healing of the official's son leads to belief in Jesus by his entire household, illustrating how our faith can impact others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:49?2. How does John 4:49 demonstrate faith in Jesus' authority and power to heal? 3. What can we learn from the official's persistence in John 4:49? 4. How does John 4:49 connect with other healings performed by Jesus in the Gospels? 5. How can we apply the official's trust in Jesus to our daily challenges? 6. What does John 4:49 teach about approaching Jesus with our urgent needs? 7. How does John 4:49 demonstrate faith in Jesus' healing power? 8. What historical context surrounds the plea in John 4:49? 9. How does John 4:49 reflect the theme of desperation and hope? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? 11. (Luke 8:40-56) What evidence supports the claim that Jairus's daughter was literally raised from the dead, and why isn't there corroborating historical documentation? 12. Mark 5:35-42: Was Jairus's daughter truly dead, or could she have been in a coma, making her 'resurrection' more of a misdiagnosis? 13. How does the resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2 Kings 4:18-37) align with or contradict other biblical resurrection accounts? 14. What are the key events in Jesus' life timeline? What Does John 4:49 Mean Sir,• Respectful speech signals recognition of Jesus’ authority, much like the Samaritan woman’s address in John 4:11 and the leper’s reverent plea in Matthew 8:2. • The term readies the royal official’s heart to receive more than a miracle—ultimately, revelation of who Jesus is (John 6:68-69). • Genuine faith usually begins with humble acknowledgement; even social rank bows before the Lord who “has all authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18). the official said, • A man of influence steps out from Herod’s court (John 4:46) and personally voices the need. His position cannot solve the crisis; only Jesus can (Psalm 33:16-19). • Like the centurion in Matthew 8:5-8, he leverages his access not for himself but for another, showing love that mirrors the great commandment (Matthew 22:39). • Speaking faith aloud matters (Romans 10:9-10). The official’s words mark a deliberate, public appeal to Christ’s mercy. come down • He assumes Jesus must travel to Capernaum; his faith is real but still limited. Martha reasoned the same way in John 11:21, thinking location determined power. • The plea is urgent—matching Jairus’s request in Mark 5:23: “Come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.” • Jesus soon stretches the official’s faith beyond geography, proving He is Lord of space and time (Psalm 139:7-10). before my child dies. • Parental desperation drives him; love propels faith (Mark 9:24). • He believes Jesus can heal sickness but hasn’t yet grasped His authority over death itself, later seen in John 11:25-26. • The crisis highlights humanity’s helplessness and Christ’s sufficiency: “You are the God who performs wonders” (Psalm 77:14). summary John 4:49 captures a respectful, heartfelt plea that blends genuine faith with human limitation. The royal official’s humble “Sir,” his personal appeal, his urgent request for Jesus’ presence, and his fear of impending death all foreshadow the fuller revelation of Christ’s power. Jesus will answer by healing at a distance, expanding the man’s understanding and inviting us to trust the Lord who is not bound by rank, location, or circumstance but reigns over life itself. (49) Ere my child die.--But human sorrow is the birth-pang of faith. The sense of utter powerlessness leads the soul to cast itself on the Strong One for strength. The faith is still weak, but it is there. It does not realise that Christ can speak the word and heal the child, but it does feel that His presence could save him, and pleads as a father for his son. "Come down, ere my child die."Verse 49. - The nobleman saith unto him, Lord, come down before my little boy (my only son) die (comp. Mark 9:24, "Lord, I believe; help thou my unbelief;" and, again, the words of the woman of Syro-Phoenicia, who will not be put off, "Even the dogs eat of the crumbs," Matthew 15:27, etc.). This touching stroke shows how love triumphs over the desire for signs and wonders, and already helps to create the faith in the grace and power of the Divine Helper.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Sir,”Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. official βασιλικός (basilikos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 937: From basileus; regal, i.e. belonging to the sovereign, or preeminent. said, Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “come down κατάβηθι (katabēthi) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. before πρὶν (prin) Adverb Strong's 4250: Formerly, before. Adverb from pro; prior, sooner. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. child παιδίον (paidion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. dies.” ἀποθανεῖν (apothanein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. Links John 4:49 NIVJohn 4:49 NLT John 4:49 ESV John 4:49 NASB John 4:49 KJV John 4:49 BibleApps.com John 4:49 Biblia Paralela John 4:49 Chinese Bible John 4:49 French Bible John 4:49 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 4:49 The nobleman said to him Sir come (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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