John 4:1

Translations

Modern

When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

Traditional

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

Literal

Therefore when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus makes and baptizes more disciples than John—

Latin

Ut ergo cognovit Jesus quia audierunt pharisæi quod Jesus plures discipulos facit, et baptizat, quam Joannes

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Greek

English

When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

Notes

John 4:1–42

At an ancient well in Samaria, Jesus offered himself as living water. This living water means the life that comes from God. Jesus spoke openly about who he was. When he revealed God’s truth, people had to respond. They either followed him or turned away.
The Samaritan woman is very different from Nicodemus. She was a woman, not a man. She was a Samaritan, not a Jew. She had a sinful past, not a reputation for righteousness. She was an outsider, not a respected teacher of Israel.
Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and did not openly respond to the challenges from Jesus (3:1–21). The Samaritan woman spoke with Jesus in the daylight. She recognized him as Lord. She remained in the light and showed signs of becoming a disciple (see 1:35–51).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Samaritans Baptism Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

Jesus Leaves Judea toward Galileec. AD 27

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2 Corinthians 4:5
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1 Corinthians 2:8
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Acts 10:36
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1 Corinthians 15:47
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James 2:1
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Revelation 19:16
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Luke 2:11
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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Baptism Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) History of Israel Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Sychar Worship

Topics

Baptism: Adopted by Christ Baptism: Christian Galilee: Christ: Sought Refuge In Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Galilee Modern Judea: Our Lord: Often Left, to Escape Persecution Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In The Pharisees: Christ: Left Judea for a Time on Account of

John 4:1

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