Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. New Living Translation While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. English Standard Version As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was recovering. Berean Standard Bible And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. Berean Literal Bible And already as he is going down, his servants met him, saying that his son lives. King James Bible And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. New King James Version And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!” New American Standard Bible And as he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was alive. NASB 1995 As he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was living. NASB 1977 And as he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was living. Legacy Standard Bible And while he was still going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was alive. Amplified Bible As he was already going down [the road], his servants met him and reported that his son was living [and was healthy]. Christian Standard Bible While he was still going down, his servants met him saying that his boy was alive. Holman Christian Standard Bible While he was still going down, his slaves met him saying that his boy was alive. American Standard Version And as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son lived. Contemporary English Version Some of the official's servants met him along the road and told him, "Your son is better!" English Revised Version And as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son lived. GOD'S WORD® Translation While the official was on his way to Capernaum, his servants met him and told him that his boy was alive. Good News Translation On his way home his servants met him with the news, "Your boy is going to live!" International Standard Version While he was on his way, his servants met him and told him that his child was alive. Majority Standard Bible And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. NET Bible While he was on his way down, his slaves met him and told him that his son was going to live. New Heart English Bible As he was now going down, his servants met him, saying that his son was alive. Webster's Bible Translation And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. Weymouth New Testament and he was already on his way down when his servants met him and told him that his son was alive and well. World English Bible As he was going down, his servants met him and reported, saying “Your child lives!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he now going down, his servants met him, and told, saying, “Your child lives”; Berean Literal Bible And already as he is going down, his servants met him, saying that his son lives. Young's Literal Translation and he now going down, his servants met him, and told, saying -- 'Thy child doth live;' Smith's Literal Translation And he already going down, his servants met him, and announced, saying, That thy child lives. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd as he was going down, his servants met him; and they brought word, saying, that his son lived. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, as he was going down, his servants met him. And they reported to him, saying that his son was alive. New American Bible While he was on his way back, his slaves met him and told him that his boy would live. New Revised Standard Version As he was going down, his slaves met him and told him that his child was alive. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as he was going down, his servants met him and brought him good news, saying, Your son is healed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But when he was going down, his servants met him and they announced good news to him and were saying to him, “Your son is saved.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd as he was going down, his servants met him, and said: Your son lives. Godbey New Testament And he already coming down, the servants met him, and reported, that the child lives. Haweis New Testament And as he was now going down home, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son is recovered! Mace New Testament as he was upon the road, his servants met him, and acquainted him, that his son was well. Weymouth New Testament and he was already on his way down when his servants met him and told him that his son was alive and well. Worrell New Testament And, as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son was living. Worsley New Testament And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, Thy son is well. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals the Official's Son…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. 52So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.”… Cross References 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 7:10 And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health. John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Mark 5:41-42 Taking her by the hand, Jesus said, “Talitha koum!” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” / Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded. 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 8:49-50 While He was still speaking, someone arrived from the house of the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he told Jairus. “Do not bother the Teacher anymore.” / But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” John 5:25 Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. John 11:4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Matthew 15:28 “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. Luke 17:14 When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. 2 Kings 5:14 So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. 1 Kings 17:22 And the LORD listened to the voice of Elijah, and the child’s life returned to him, and he lived. 2 Kings 4:35 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. Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” Exodus 15:26 saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” Treasury of Scripture And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Your son lives. Thy. John 4:50,53 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… 1 Kings 17:23 And Elijah took the child, and brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth. Jump to Previous Alive Already Boy Child Live Met News Reported Servants Slaves Way WordJump to Next Alive Already Boy Child Live Met News Reported Servants Slaves Way WordJohn 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. And while he was still on the way This phrase sets the scene for a moment of divine intervention and fulfillment of faith. The Greek word for "way" (ὁδός, hodos) can mean a road or journey, but it also metaphorically represents a spiritual journey or path. In this context, it signifies the nobleman's journey of faith, having believed Jesus' word that his son would live. This journey is not just physical but also spiritual, as it reflects the nobleman's transition from doubt to faith. Historically, travel in ancient times was fraught with uncertainty, yet the nobleman’s persistence in seeking Jesus demonstrates a deep trust in His power. his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. while he αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. {was} still ἤδη (ēdē) Adverb Strong's 2235: Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now. on the way, καταβαίνοντος (katabainontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine 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. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. servants δοῦλοι (douloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. met ὑπήντησαν (hypēntēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5221: To meet, go to meet. From hupo and a derivative of anti; to go opposite under, i.e. To encounter, fall in with. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with the news λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. boy παῖς (pais) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3816: Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. was alive. ζῇ (zē) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. 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