Final answer:
In John 4:51, the nobleman's servants met him with the news that his son was alive on his way back home after Jesus had told him his son would live.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to John 4:51, the certain nobleman's servants met him with the news that his son was alive as he was on his way back from Jesus. This event is described in the context of a miracle performed by Jesus, where the nobleman approached Jesus to heal his son who was sick. Upon meeting Jesus and requesting His help, Jesus tells the nobleman to go home and that his son will live. The nobleman believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him and went his way. It was during his journey back that his servants met him with the joyous news that his boy lives.