Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. New Living Translation Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. English Standard Version Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. Berean Standard Bible “Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. Berean Literal Bible Jesus says to him. “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus said to him, and he was going. King James Bible Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. New King James Version Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. New American Standard Bible Jesus said to him, “Go; your son is alive.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went home. NASB 1995 Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off. NASB 1977 Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he started off. Legacy Standard Bible Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started on his way. Amplified Bible Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives!” The man believed what Jesus said to him and started home. Berean Annotated Bible “Go, said Jesus (YHWH saves). “Your son will live. The man took Jesus at His word and departed. Christian Standard Bible “Go,” Jesus told him, “your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and departed. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Go,” Jesus told him, “your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and departed. American Standard Version Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word that Jesus spake unto him, and he went his way. Contemporary English Version Jesus then said, "Your son will live. Go on home to him." The man believed Jesus and started back home. English Revised Version Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word that Jesus spake unto him, and he went his way. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus told him, "Go home. Your son will live." The man believed what Jesus told him and left. Good News Translation Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live!" The man believed Jesus' words and went. International Standard Version Jesus told him, "Go home. Your son will live." The man believed what Jesus told him and started back home. NET Bible Jesus told him, "Go home; your son will live." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and set off for home. New Heart English Bible Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your son lives." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. Webster's Bible Translation Jesus saith to him, Go; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him, and he departed. Weymouth New Testament "You may return home," replied Jesus; "your son has recovered." He believed the words of Jesus, and started back home; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. World English Bible Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJesus says to him, “Be going on; your son lives.” And the man believed the word that Jesus said to him, and was going on, Berean Literal Bible Jesus says to him. “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus said to him, and he was going. Young's Literal Translation Jesus saith to him, 'Be going on; thy son doth live.' And the man believed the word that Jesus said to him, and was going on, Smith's Literal Translation Jesus says to him, Go; thy son lives. And the man believed the word which Jesus said to him, and he went. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus saith to him: Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word which Jesus said to him, and went his way. Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away. New American Bible Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and left. New Revised Standard Version Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started on his way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to him, Go, your son is healed. And the man believed the word that Jesus said to him and went away. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua said to him, “Go; your son is saved.” And that man believed in the word that Yeshua spoke to him, and he went on. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus said to him: Go, your child lives. And the man believed the word that Jesus spoke, and departed. Godbey New Testament Jesus says to him, Haweis New Testament Jesus saith to him, Go home; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word which Jesus had spoken, and went home. Mace New Testament go thy way, said Jesus: thy son is well, and the man believed what Jesus had said to him, and went his way. Weymouth New Testament "You may return home," replied Jesus; "your son has recovered." He believed the words of Jesus, and started back home; Worrell New Testament Jesus saith to him, Worsley New Testament Jesus saith unto him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals the Official's Son…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. 51And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive.… Cross References “Go,” said Jesus. Mark 10:52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Mark 5:34 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.” Luke 7:50 And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” “Your son will live.” 1 Kings 17:23 Then Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper room into the house, and gave him to his mother. “Look, your son is alive,” Elijah declared. 2 Kings 4:34-35 Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. / Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. Luke 7:15 And the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother. The man took Jesus at His word and departed. Luke 7:7-10 That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. / For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.” / When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” … Luke 5:5-6 “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.” / When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear. John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Matthew 8:13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. Luke 7:9-10 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” / And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health. John 11:40 Jesus replied, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour. Luke 8:48 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” Treasury of Scripture Jesus said to him, Go your way; your son lives. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him, and he went his way. Go. John 11:40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 1 Kings 17:13-15 And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son… Matthew 8:13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. Jump to Previous Believed Departed Faith Home Jesus Live Peace Recovered Started Way Word WordsJump to Next Believed Departed Faith Home Jesus Live Peace Recovered Started Way Word WordsJohn 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. “Go,” said Jesus. In this passage, Jesus speaks with authority, demonstrating His divine power and command over the situation. The imperative "Go" reflects His confidence and the immediacy of His response. This mirrors other instances in the Gospels where Jesus issues commands that result in miraculous outcomes, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) or healing the paralytic (Mark 2:11). The use of a simple directive highlights Jesus' role as the sovereign Lord who speaks with the authority of God. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. 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 4:50, He demonstrates His divine authority and power by healing the official's son with just a word. 2. Royal Official A man of high status, likely serving under Herod Antipas. He approaches Jesus in desperation, seeking healing for his dying son, demonstrating faith in Jesus' ability to heal. 3. Capernaum A town in Galilee where the royal official's son is located. It serves as the backdrop for this miracle, highlighting Jesus' ability to perform miracles over distances. 4. The Official's Son The child who is healed by Jesus' word. His healing serves as a testament to Jesus' power and the faith of his father. 5. Galilee The region where this event takes place. Jesus had returned to Galilee from Judea, and this miracle is part of His early ministry in the area. Teaching Points Faith in Jesus' WordThe royal official believed Jesus' word without needing physical evidence. This teaches us to trust in Jesus' promises and His word as recorded in Scripture. The Power of Jesus' Word Jesus' ability to heal from a distance demonstrates His divine authority and the power inherent in His word. We can rely on the power of Jesus' word in our lives today. Desperation Leading to Faith The official's desperation for his son's healing led him to seek Jesus. Often, our trials and challenges can lead us to a deeper faith and reliance on Christ. Immediate Obedience The official obeyed Jesus immediately by returning home, showing that true faith often requires prompt action based on Jesus' instructions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:50?2. How does John 4:50 demonstrate the power of faith in Jesus' words? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the official's response in John 4:50? 4. How does John 4:50 connect with Hebrews 11:1 on faith's assurance? 5. How can we apply the official's trust in Jesus to our daily lives? 6. What does John 4:50 teach about the authority of Jesus' spoken word? 7. How does John 4:50 demonstrate the power of Jesus' word in healing? 8. What does John 4:50 reveal about faith without physical evidence? 9. How does the nobleman's faith in John 4:50 challenge modern skepticism? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? 11. How do Christians view Jesus' divinity and humanity? 12. In John 9:35-38, how could the blind man immediately acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God without prior teaching? 13. Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2). 14. Was Jesus capable of sinning? What Does John 4:50 Mean “Go,” said Jesus.• A clear command that requires immediate action, echoing His sovereign authority; as in Matthew 8:13, Jesus speaks and reality aligns. • No intermediate ritual or sign is demanded—just trust. Compare John 2:5 where Mary tells the servants, “Do whatever He tells you,” underscoring that obedience to Christ’s word is the pathway to blessing. • Jesus’ directive moves the father from passive pleading to active faith, much like Abraham in Genesis 12:1 who was told, “Go from your country,” and responded without knowing every detail. “Your son will live.” • A promise, not a possibility. The words carry the same creative power seen in Genesis 1:3—God speaks, and life springs forth. • The certainty of life echoes John 11:25 where Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” affirming His exclusive authority over death. • Psalm 107:20 foreshadows this moment: “He sent forth His word and healed them,” illustrating that Christ’s spoken word is His healing touch. • By assuring life at a distance, Jesus shows His power is unlimited by space, paralleling the healing of the centurion’s servant in Luke 7:7–10. The man took Jesus at His word and departed. • Genuine faith responds with obedient action; Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as confidence in what is not yet seen. • He leaves without further evidence, modeling “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). • His departure underscores that belief and behavior are inseparable, reflecting James 2:17: faith without works is dead. • The father’s trust prefigures the gospel call in John 3:16—believe and receive life—demonstrating that saving faith rests entirely on Christ’s word. summary John 4:50 shows Christ’s authoritative command, His life-giving promise, and the nobleman’s obedient faith. Jesus speaks; life is secured. The father believes; obedience follows. The verse calls every reader to trust the Lord’s word without hesitation, confident that what He promises, He performs. (50) Go thy way.--His faith is to be strengthened, and is to pass beyond a trust in aid through bodily presence. Jesus will not go down, but he is himself to go with the assurance, "Thy son liveth." Up to this point he had believed on the testimony of others, but he, too, now believes on account of the word of Christ Himself.Had spoken unto him.--Better, spake unto him. The word he believed was that spoken then. Verse 50. - Jesus saith to him, Go on thy way; thy son liveth. The use of the diminutive παιδίον ιν the previous verse is not sustained by Codex A, which reads υἱόν, while א reads παίδα. Jesus adopts in his gracious response the more dignified word which had been already on the lips of the father. He did not "need the passionate appeal" (Moulton). The rationale of the miracle is impossible. The will of Jesus was in absolute coincidence with the Divine will, and he knew, by the inward conformity of his own will with the Father's will, that what he willed the Father willed, and that at the very moment the crisis of the fever had passed and the change was wrought. On this occasion he did not say, "I will come and heal him," but, "Go; thy son liveth;" he is no longer, as thou thoughtest, on the point of death. The man was fain to believe the word of Jesus, and for a while at least, to believe by that alone. The man believed the word which Jesus spake to him, and went on his way to Capernaum.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Go,”Πορεύου (Poreuou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. 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. Jesus. Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. “Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. son υἱός (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. will live.” ζῇ (zē) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. 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. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. took Ἐπίστευσεν (Episteusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. at His word λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. departed. ἐπορεύετο (eporeueto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. Links John 4:50 NIVJohn 4:50 NLT John 4:50 ESV John 4:50 NASB John 4:50 KJV John 4:50 BibleApps.com John 4:50 Biblia Paralela John 4:50 Chinese Bible John 4:50 French Bible John 4:50 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 4:50 Jesus said to him Go your way (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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