John 4:40

Translations

Modern

So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

Traditional

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

Literal

Therefore when the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to stay with them, and He stayed there two days.

Latin

Cum venissent ergo ad illum Samaritani, rogaverunt eum ut ibi maneret. Et mansit ibi duos dies.

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English

So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

Notes

John 4:39–40

Many of the Samaritans: The religious leaders and teachers in Jerusalem did not respond to Jesus with faith (chapter 3). In contrast, many Samaritans believed in him. They first listened because of the testimony (public witness) of this woman, who had been an outsider in her community. Later, they believed because they heard Jesus for themselves.

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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Luke 19:5–10
When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.”
Genesis 32:26
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Acts 16:15
And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
2 Corinthians 6:1–2
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Luke 8:38
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Song of Solomon 3:4
I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Jeremiah 14:8
O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are You like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays but a night?
Luke 10:39
She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.

Places

Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

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

Topics

Converts: The Samaritans Faith: Faith in Christ: Through the Preaching of Jesus Hospitality: Samaritans Jesus, the Christ: Visits Sychar and Teaches the Samaritan Woman Modern Samaria: Christ Preached In Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Ready to Hear and Embrace the Gospel Samaria: Country of: Disciples Made from the Inhabitants of Samaria: Country of: Jesus Travels Through Shechem: Also Called Sychar, a City of Refuge in Mount Ephraim: Jesus Visits; Disciples Made In

John 4:40

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