John 4:45
Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.
Original Language Analysis
ἦλθον
he was come
G2064
ἦλθον
he was come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
3 of 26
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
4 of 26
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
G1056
Γαλιλαίαν
Galilee
Strong's:
G1056
Word #:
6 of 26
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
ἐδέξαντο
received
G1209
ἐδέξαντο
received
Strong's:
G1209
Word #:
7 of 26
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
αὐτοὶ
him
G846
αὐτοὶ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἑωρακότες
having seen
G3708
ἑωρακότες
having seen
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
12 of 26
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
ἃ
that
G3739
ἃ
that
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
13 of 26
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐποίησεν
he did
G4160
ἐποίησεν
he did
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
14 of 26
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Ἱεροσολύμοις
Jerusalem
G2414
Ἱεροσολύμοις
Jerusalem
Strong's:
G2414
Word #:
16 of 26
hierosolyma (i.e., jerushalaim), the capitol of palestine
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
20 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοὶ
him
G846
αὐτοὶ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
γὰρ
for
G1063
γὰρ
for
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
22 of 26
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ἦλθον
he was come
G2064
ἦλθον
he was come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
23 of 26
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
24 of 26
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Cross References
John 2:23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.John 3:2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.Deuteronomy 16:16Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty:
Historical Context
Galilean pilgrims to Jerusalem would have witnessed Jesus' temple cleansing and signs (John 2:13-25). Their reception contrasts with Judean skepticism but still falls short of the Samaritans' confession of Him as 'Savior of the world.'
Questions for Reflection
- How does faith based primarily on miracles differ from faith based on Christ's word and person?
- What role do signs and wonders play in bringing people toward genuine saving faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Galileans received Jesus, having seen His works at the Jerusalem feast (likely the Passover of John 2:13-23). Their welcome, based on witnessed miracles, represents an initial but insufficient faith—John's Gospel consistently calls for faith in Christ's person, not merely His works. Yet God works through such preliminary faith toward genuine conversion.