Discovery BoxJohn 4:48-50 
Context4:48 So Jesus said to him, “Unless you people 1 see signs and wonders you will never believe!” 2 4:49 “Sir,” the official said to him, “come down before my child dies.” 4:50 Jesus told him, “Go home; 3 your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and set off for home. 4
1 tn The word “people” is not in the Greek text, but is supplied to indicate that the verb is second person plural (referring to more than the royal official alone).
2 tn Or “you never believe.” The verb πιστεύσητε (pisteushte) is aorist subjunctive and may have either nuance.
3 tn Grk “Go”; the word “home” is not in the Greek text, but is implied.
4 tn Grk “and left.” The words “for home” are implied by the following verse.
