Joh 4:46-54 | PNT | STEP | And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick . The Greek word translated "nobleman" is "Basileukos", from "Basileus", a king, and implies one connected in some way with royalty. It may have been Chuza, Herod's steward ( ).

John 4:46-54

And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick. The Greek word translated "nobleman" is "Basileukos", from "Basileus", a king, and implies one connected in some way with royalty. It may have been Chuza, Herod's steward (Lu 8:3). Besought him that he would . . . heal his son. Note that: (1) The nobleman has already "faith as a grain of mustard seed" (Mt 17:20 Lu 17:6) in Jesus; (2) that faith moves him to seek the aid of Jesus; (3) to make sure of his help he comes in person, instead of sending servants; (4) while he thought he could heal his son, he did not comprehend that it could be done unless Jesus came to where he was; (5) he thought it would be too late if the son died before his coming. His faith way very imperfect. Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman, in his sore distress, had some faith, caused only by the fame of the "signs and wonders" wrought. His faith was still imperfect, far below the holy trust of the Samaritans. He is the type of a class whose belief depended on outward signs. Go thy way; thy son liveth. These words were spoken like the Son of God. There was no hesitation; no doubt. The manner of the Lord at once carried conviction to the heart of the sorrowing father. Alford says: ``The miracle is a notable instance of our Savior not quenching the smoking flax, just as his reproof of the Samaritan woman was of his not breaking the bruised reed. The little spark of faith in the breast of this nobleman is lit up into a clear and enduring flame for the light and comfort of himself and his house.''