John 4:50

German Interlinear 1979 (Interlinearübersetzung)

Sagt zu ihm Jesus: Geh! Dein Sohn lebt. Glaubte der Mann dem Wort, das gesagt hatte zu ihm Jesus, und ging.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse from John's gospel, Jesus tells a man that his son is alive and well just by speaking the words to him. The man believes what Jesus says and starts to go home. This shows how powerful and trustworthy Jesus' words are.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if your mom told you that your favorite toy was fixed without even seeing it, and you believed her right away because she's always been right before. That’s like this story where a man believes his son is okay just because Jesus says so.

Historischer Hintergrund

The Gospel of John was written around the late first century AD by John, one of Jesus’ disciples. This event took place in Galilee and shows how Jesus interacted with people from different backgrounds, including those who may not have been Jewish.

Anwendung für heute

Today, we can apply this story to a situation where someone is worried about a loved one's health or well-being. Just as the man believed Jesus' word, we too can trust in God’s promises and words for assurance and comfort during difficult times.

Themen

• faith
• healing
• trust in God
• son of God
• miracles
• hope

Verwandte Verse

• Exodus 4:18
• Numbers 23:19
• Mark 5:36
• Luke 7:8
• John 11:25

Häufige Fragen

What does this verse teach us about faith?

This verse teaches that faith can lead to belief without seeing proof. The man believed Jesus' word without needing physical evidence of his son's well-being.

How is this a miracle?

It is considered a miracle because Jesus performed the healing from afar just by speaking, demonstrating His divine power over life and death.

Why did the man believe immediately?

The man believed immediately likely due to the authority and clarity in Jesus' words, indicating that Jesus had already shown signs of being a true healer and teacher.

What can this teach us about trusting God's word today?

This teaches us to trust God’s promises and words even when we cannot see the results immediately. Faith in God’s word brings assurance and peace, as it did for the man in this story.