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John 4:46–48

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So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
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From verse 46

  1. John 2:1–11Rank 1 from verse 46
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    1AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

    2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

    3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

    4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

    5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

    6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

    7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

    8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

    9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

    10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

    11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

  2. Psalms 50:15Rank 2 from verse 46
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    15And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

  3. Hosea 5:15Rank 3 from verse 46
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    15¶ I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.

  4. Luke 7:2Rank 4 from verse 46
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    2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

  5. Luke 8:42Rank 5 from verse 46
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    42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

From verse 47

  1. Acts 9:38Rank 1 from verse 47
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    38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

  2. John 11:21Rank 2 from verse 47
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    21Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

  3. John 11:32Rank 3 from verse 47
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    32Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

  4. John 4:3Rank 4 from verse 47
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    3He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.

  5. Luke 7:6–8Rank 5 from verse 47
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    6Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

    7Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

    8For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

From verse 48

  1. John 20:29Rank 1 from verse 48
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    29Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:22Rank 2 from verse 48
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    22For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

  3. Hebrews 2:4Rank 3 from verse 48
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    4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

  4. Daniel 4:2Rank 4 from verse 48
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    2I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.

  5. John 12:37Rank 5 from verse 48
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    37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

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John 4:46

COMBINED MEANING

again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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water

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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

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wine

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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.

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certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

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son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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John 4:47

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heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

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COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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heal

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Sense 1: To cure disease or injury and restore to soundness. Sense 2: Figuratively, to restore, forgive, or remedy spiritual or national disorder.

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son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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point

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Sense 1: A sharp end or exact place. Sense 2: A particular matter, moment, or degree. Sense 3: As a verb, to indicate or direct.

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John 4:48

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except

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Sense 1: Unless; with the exclusion of; apart from. Sense 2: To exclude or leave out. Sense 3: To object or take exception.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wonders

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Sense 1: Marvellous signs, extraordinary works, or things that cause amazement. Sense 2: Marvels.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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believe

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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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45Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.

46So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

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47When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

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48Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

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49The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.

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