When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
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- WEB 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.
- BSB When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die.
- NKJV When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.
- NASB When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and began asking Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.
- NLT When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die.
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Quick answer
Hearing Jesus had arrived, the official went and begged him to come heal his dying son. His urgent plea expresses desperate, seeking faith.
Overview
The father's journey and earnest request reveal a faith that, while still limited, drives him to Jesus as his only hope. He assumes Jesus must come physically to heal. His persistence models the way need can press people to seek Christ, even before their understanding is complete.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- Mark 10:47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
- Luke 8:41And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
- Luke 7:6–8Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
- Mark 2:1–3And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
- John 11:32Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
- John 11:21Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
- John 4:3He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
- Acts 9:38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
- Mark 6:55–56And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
- John 4:54This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
- Ps 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
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