John 4:47 bbe — When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would…

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"When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would come down to his son, who was near to death, and make him well."

— John 4:47, Bible in Basic English

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John 4 — Context

44

For Jesus himself said that a prophet has no honour in the country of his birth.

45

So when he came into Galilee, the Galilaeans took him to their hearts because of the things which they had seen him do in Jerusalem at the feast--they themselves having been there at the feast.

46

So he came to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain man of high position whose son was ill at Capernaum.

47

When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would come down to his son, who was near to death, and make him well.

48

Then Jesus said to him, You will not have faith if you do not see signs and wonders.

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The man said, Sir, come down before my boy is dead.

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And Jesus said, Go in peace; your son is living. The man had faith in the word which Jesus said to him and went away.

John 4:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:47 say?
John 4:47 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would come down to his son, who was near to death, and make him well.”
Where is John 4:47 in the Bible?
John 4:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 47.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 4:47.
What translation should I read John 4:47 in?
John 4:47 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 4:47?
John 4:47 reads (BBE): “When it came to his ears that Jesus had come from Judaea into Galilee, he went to him and made a request that he would come down to his son, who was near to death, and make him well.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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