John 4:50 cpdv — Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away. "

— John 4:50, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 4 — Context

47

Since he had heard that Jesus came to Galilee from Judea, he sent to him and begged him to come down and heal his son. For he was beginning to die.

48

Therefore, Jesus said to him, “Unless you have seen signs and wonders, you do not believe.”

49

The ruler said to him, “Lord, come down before my son dies.”

50

Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away.

51

Then, as he was going down, his servants met him. And they reported to him, saying that his son was alive.

52

Therefore, he asked them at which hour he had become better. And they said to him, “Yesterday, at the seventh hour, the fever left him.”

53

Then the father realized that it was at the same hour that Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And both he and his entire household believed.

John 4:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:50 say?
John 4:50 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away. ”
Where is John 4:50 in the Bible?
John 4:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 50.
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 4:50.
What translation should I read John 4:50 in?
John 4:50 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 4:50?
John 4:50 reads (CPDV): “Jesus said to him, “Go, your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and so he went away. ” 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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