John 4:38

Translations

Modern

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

Traditional

I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

Literal

I sent you to reap what you have not labored for; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”

Latin

Ego misi vos metere quod vos non laborastis: alii laboraverunt, et vos in labores eorum introistis.

Interlinear

Greek

English

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

Notes

John 4:38

others: Jesus might have meant John the Baptist. Or, he might have been referring to the work he had just done with the Samaritan woman.

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

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So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Converts: The Samaritans Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Reaping: Gathering in Souls to God Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In

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