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John 4:49

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The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
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  1. Mark 5:23Rank 1 from verse 49
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    23And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

  2. Mark 5:35–36Rank 2 from verse 49
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    35While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

    36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

  3. Psalms 40:17Rank 3 from verse 49
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    17But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

  4. Psalms 88:10–12Rank 4 from verse 49
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    10Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.

    11Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?

    12Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?

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John 4:49

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sir

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A respectful form of address to a man or male superior, similar to lord or master in polite address.

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

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ere

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Before; sooner than; prior to the stated act, event, or time.

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

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child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

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

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

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50Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

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