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John 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 21

1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus is making more disciples and baptizing more than John

2 (though truly Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples),

3 He left Judea and went away into Galilee again.

4 And it was needful for Him to pass through Samaria.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals Himself to her. 27 His disciples marvel. 39 Many Samaritans believe inin Him. 43 He heals the ruler’s son.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματι ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
πλείονας abundant, altogether, common G4183
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
παρ’ above, against, among G3844

People & Context

The Samaritan Woman

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in Sychar, offering her living water and revealing Himself as the I AM and the Messiah.

Healing the Nobleman's Son

Jesus heals the sick son of a royal nobleman in Capernaum from a distance simply by speaking the word.

Timeline

The Samaritan Woman

Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in Sychar, offering her living water and revealing Himself as the I AM and the Messiah.

John 4:4-42
Healing the Nobleman's Son

Jesus heals the sick son of a royal nobleman in Capernaum from a distance simply by speaking the word.

John 4:46-54

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