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John 4:53

John 4:53
So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So the father knew that it was at the same hour,.... Precisely;

in that which Jesus said to him, thy son liveth: he had observed what time of day it was, in which he conversed with Jesus; and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Himself believed - This miracle removed all his doubts, and he became a real disciple and friend of Jesus. His whole house - His whole family. We may learn from this, 1. That sickness or any deep…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

So the father knew - He had the fullest proof that his son's cure was supernatural, and that it was wrought by the Lord Jesus.

Himself believed, and his whole house - He and his whole family became…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 4:43-54

In these verses we have,

I. Christ's coming into Galilee, Joh 4:43. Though he was as welcome among the Samaritans as he could be any where, and had better success, yet after two days he left them, not…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

himself believed This is the last stage in the growth of the man's faith, a growth which S. John sketches for us here as in the case of the Samaritan woman. In both cases the spiritual development is…