The nobleman longed to know more of Christ. As he afterward heard His teaching, he and all his household became disciples. Their affliction was sanctified to the conversion of the entire family. Tidings of the miracle spread; and in Capernaum, where so many of His mighty works were performed, the way was prepared for Christ's personal ministry.

Embedsmanden længtes efter at vide mere om Kristus. Da han siden hen hørte hans lære, blev han og hele hans hus disciple. Deres sorg blev helliget til at blive til omvendelse for hele familien. Rygtet om dette mirakel spredtes viden om, og i Kapernaum, hvor så mange af Kristi kraftige gerninger var sket, blev vejen banet for hans personlige gerning.