John 4:47 meaning and explanation
When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die.
John 4:47, Berean Standard Bible
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The royal official is likely a Herodian or Roman officer stationed in Capernaum, and his son is dying. Having heard that Jesus has returned to Galilee, he travels roughly a day's journey to Cana and begs Jesus to come down and heal the boy.
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