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John 4:46: Meaning Explained

So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son...

John 4:46
He returned to Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a royal official whose son lay sick in Capernaum.
What Does This Verse Mean?

Jesus came back to the town of Cana where he had done his first miracle. At that time, an important official had a son who was very sick.

What’s Happening Here

Jesus returned to where he had done his first miracle, and another miracle opportunity was waiting.

Key Words

officiala person in an important position of power
sickill or having a disease

Why It Matters

This verse reminds us that Jesus meets people in their everyday struggles, showing that faith and miracles are not just for special occasions but for real human needs. It encourages us to bring our personal crises to Him, trusting in His compassion and power.

Did You Know?

The 'royal official' was likely a Gentile officer in the service of Herod Antipas, making this one of the first instances in John's Gospel where Jesus extends his healing power beyond the Jewish community.

Word Study

G2064
cameἮλθεν
G3767
Soοὖν
G2424
JesusἸησοῦς
G3825
againπάλιν
G1519
intoεἰς
G2580
CanaΚανὰ
G1056
of GalileeΓαλιλαίας
G3699
whereὅπου
G4160
he madeἐποίησεν
G5204
the waterὕδωρ
G3631
wineοἶνον
G2532
Andκαὶ
G2258
there wasἦν
G5100
a certainτις
G937
noblemanβασιλικὸς
G3739
whoseοὗ
G5207
sonυἱὸς
G770
was sickἠσθένει
G1722
atἐν
G2584
CapernaumΚαπερναούμ·
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