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Berean Standard Bible

“Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.”

John 4:53

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A royal official has begged Jesus to heal his dying son in Capernaum. Jesus tells him that his son will live, and the man believes the word.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the father realized that this was the very hour in which Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and all his household believed.

World English Bible (WEB)

So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” He believed, as did his whole house.

King James Version (KJV)

So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So the father knew that [it was] at that hour in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It was clear then to the father that this was the very time at which Jesus said to him, Your son is living. And he had faith in Jesus, he and all his family.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

then the father knew that it was in that hour in which Jesus said to him -- 'Your son does live,' and he himself believed, and his whole house;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El padre entonces entendió, que aquella hora era cuando Jesús le dijo: Tu hijo vive; y creyó él y toda su casa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El padre se dio cuenta de que a esa misma hora Jesús le había dicho:«Tu hijo vive».Así que él y toda su familia creyeron.

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