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John 4

John 4:26

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman · John 4:1–26
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Translations

Modern
Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.”
Traditional
Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
Literal
Jesus says to her, “I am He—the One speaking to you.”
Latin
Dicit ei Jesus: Ego sum, qui loquor tecum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Jesus answered, “I who speak to you am He.”

Notes

John 4:26

I who speak to you am He: Jesus used an unusual and strong form of the words I am.

This wording may point beyond a simple statement of identity. It can suggest a connection with the name of God revealed in the Old Testament (see 8:58; Exodus 3:14).

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).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Disease History of Israel Jacob’s Well Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Messiah Samaritans Sychar Worship

Topics

Jacob: The Well of Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Messiah Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In