John 4:30

Translations

Modern

So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.

Traditional

Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

Literal

They went out of the city and were coming to Him.

Latin

Exierunt ergo de civitate et veniebant ad eum.

Original

Greek

English

So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.

Notes

John 4:27–30

The woman was not fully certain about who Jesus was (4:29). She asked the people of her village, “Could this be the Christ?” Her words show that she was still thinking and learning.

Even so, she ran back to the village and told others about him. She invited them to come and see for themselves.

Telling others about Jesus is a sign of discipleship. Earlier in this Gospel, others also invited people to “come and see”(see 1:39, 46).

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

Samaritans Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

The Samaritan Womanc. AD 27

Related verses

Acts 10:33
So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”
Matthew 12:40–42
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 11:20–24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
Romans 5:20
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Matthew 8:11–12
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Luke 17:16–18
He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.
Acts 8:5–8
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.
Isaiah 60:8
Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?
Matthew 2:1–3
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
Acts 13:42
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.
Acts 28:28
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

Glossary

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

Topics

Converts: The Samaritans Jacob: The Well of Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In Testimony: Religious

John 4:30

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