John 4:43 - 5:23

Gospel of JohnSteve Gregg
In this commentary on John 4:43-5:23, Steve Gregg notes that Jesus testifies to the truth and that his actual hometown is Nazareth, not Jerusalem. Gregg also mentions the story of a nobleman who approached Jesus for the healing of his son, highlighting the faith the man exhibited despite not seeing any physical signs or wonders from Jesus beforehand. Finally, Gregg addresses a disputed verse about waiting for moving water, pointing out that it is not found in ancient manuscripts.
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