John 4:51

51 While he was still going down, his slaves met him saying that his boy was alive.

John 4:51 Meaning and Commentary

John 4:51

And as he was now going down
From Cana to Capernaum, the day after he had been with Christ:

his servants met him, and told [him], saying, thy son liveth;
as soon as this cure was wrought, though it was not known in the family how, and by whom it was done, immediately some of the servants were dispatched to carry the news to their master, that his sorrow might be removed; and he give himself no further trouble in seeking for a cure: these meeting him on the road, with an air of pleasure, at once address him with the joyful news, that his son was thoroughly recovered of his disorder, and was alive, and well; news which he was acquainted with, and believed before; though it must give him an additional, pleasure to have it confirmed.

John 4:51 In-Context

49 "Sir," the official said to Him, "come down before my boy dies!"

50 "Go," Jesus told him, "your son will live." The man believed what Jesus said to him and departed.

51 While he was still going down, his slaves met him saying that his boy was alive.

52 He asked them at what time he got better. "Yesterday at seven in the morning the fever left him," they answered.

53 The father realized this was the very hour at which Jesus had told him, "Your son will live." Then he himself believed, along with his whole household.