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Themes in John 4

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Themes in John 4

John 4:1 (show verse)

Therefore, when the Lord [Jesus] knew that the Pharisees were aware of Him making and immersing more disciples than John,

Baptism » Adopted by Christ
Galilee » Christ » Sought refuge in
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to galilee
Judea, modern » Our lord » Often left, to escape persecution
Pharisees » Christ » Left judea for a time on account of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:2 (show verse)

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Baptism » Adopted by Christ
the Human nature of Christ » Confession of, a test of belonging to God
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to galilee
Jesus Christ » History of » His disciples immerse some of the people (at aenon)
Judea, modern » Our lord » Often left, to escape persecution
Pharisees » Christ » Left judea for a time on account of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:3 (show verse)

He left Judea and returned to Galilee. (Although it was actually His disciples who did the immersing and not Jesus Himself).

Canaan » Land of » Roman provinces of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Routes from, to judaea
Galilee » Christ » Sought refuge in
Galilee » Separated from judea by samaria
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to galilee
Judea, modern » Our lord » Often left, to escape persecution
Pharisees » Christ » Left judea for a time on account of
Roads » From judaea to galilee, by way of samaria
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Situated between judea and galilee
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:4 (show verse)

[Now to get to Galilee] it required that Jesus travel through Samaria [Note: Samaria was the next country north of Judea].

Canaan » Land of » Roman provinces of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Routes from, to judaea
Galilee » Separated from judea by samaria
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Roads » From judaea to galilee, by way of samaria
Samaria » Province of
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Situated between judea and galilee
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:5 (show verse)

So, He arrived at the Samaritan town called Sychar, which was near the piece of property that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Routes from, to judaea
jacob » Gives the land of the amorites to joseph
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's favorite child
Roads » From judaea to galilee, by way of samaria
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Cities of, mentioned in scripture » Sychar
Shechem » City of
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
or shechem Sychar » City of

Jacob's [spring-fed] well was there so Jesus, tired from His [long] journey, sat down beside the well just as He was [i.e., before doing anything else]. It was about six o'clock in the morning [Note: This would have been

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » At noon
Food » Different meals » Mid-day repast
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being subject to weariness
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Wells » Frequently made » Outside cities
Wells » Mentioned in scripture » jacob
Wells » Of jacob

John 4:7 (show verse)

[About then] a Samaritan woman came [to the well] to draw water. Jesus said to her, "[Please] give me a drink."

the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Thirsting
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water

John 4:8 (show verse)

(Now Jesus' disciples had gone away to town to buy some food).

the Diet of the jews » Was taken » At noon
Hunger » Of jesus
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Roads through, from judaea into galilee
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Wells » Frequently made » Outside cities

John 4:9 (show verse)

Therefore, the Samaritan woman asked Him, "Why is it that you, being a Jew, would ask a Samaritan woman [like me] for a drink?" (For Jews do not have any fellowship with Samaritans). [Note: The reason for this stemmed from longstanding religious, cultural and ethnic prejudices].

Bigotry » Instances of » Jews with regard to the samaritans
Discourtesy » The woman of samaria
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Jews, the » Held no intercourse with strangers
Prejudice » Racial
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Samaria » Country of » No dealings between the jews and the inhabitants of
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:10 (show verse)

Jesus answered her, "If you [only] knew the [real] gift of God, and who it is that said to you, '[Please], give me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."

Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Gift » God's of salvation
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Christ, the saviour
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Christ the chief of
God » Christ's » Gift of, salvation
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Jesus Christ » Names of » Gift of God
Living water » Eze 47; re 22 » Christ the source of
Prayer, answers to » Christ gives
Salvation » By faith » God's gift
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Sinners » Conditions of » The gift of God
Water » Figurative » Water of salvation
Water » Living eze 47; re 22 » Christ the source of
water of Life » Eze 47; re 22 » Christ the source of
Wells » Spiritual water of life » Christ the source of

John 4:11 (show verse)

The woman [then] said to Him, "Sir, you do not have anything to draw [water] with, and the well is deep. Where will you get that living water?

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Nineveh » Destruction of, averted
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Thirst » Who shall thirst
Wells » Often deep and difficult to draw from

John 4:12 (show verse)

noon if Jewish time were meant].

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Boasted descent from jacob
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Thirst » Who shall thirst

John 4:13 (show verse)

Jesus answered her, "Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again,

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Living waters » Those that drink of the water that jesus Christ gives
Living waters » The water that jesus Christ gives
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Thirst » Who shall not thirst
Thirst » Who shall thirst
Unsatisfied » Prodigality

John 4:14 (show verse)

but whoever drinks the water I give him will never get thirsty [again]. For the water I will give him will become in him [i.e., in his spirit] a spring of water, bubbling up and producing never ending life." [See John 7:38].

Christ » Gifts of » Living water
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Faith in Christ
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Freely given
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Living water
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Faith in Christ
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Faith in Christ
Fountains and springs » Illustrative » Of eternal life
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Living water
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Life » Conditions of receiving » Faith in Christ
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Faith in Christ
Eternal life » Results from » Drinking the water of life
water of Life » The inward well (of spiritual experience)
Living waters » Those that drink of the water that jesus Christ gives
Living waters » The water that jesus Christ gives
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Living water
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Thirst » Figurative of the ardent desire of the devout mind
Thirst » Who shall not thirst
spiritual Thirst » Satisfied
Water » Figurative » water of Life
water of Life » Compared to » The inward well (of spiritual experience)
Wells » Illustrative » Of the holy spirit in saints
Wells » Flgurative » Of salvation
Whosoever » Of salvation

John 4:15 (show verse)

The woman [then] said to Him, "Sir, [please] give me [some of] that water, so that I do not get thirsty [again], or have to come all the way here to draw [water]."

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Misunderstood truth » The water of life confused with physical water
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Thirst » Figurative of the ardent desire of the devout mind
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The water of life confused with physical water

John 4:16 (show verse)

Jesus replied to her, "Go call your husband and [then] come here."

Effort demanded » Water of salvation
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:17 (show verse)

The woman said to Him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus said to her, "You were right when you said, 'I do not have a husband,'

Adultery » Instances of » The samaritan woman
Character transformed » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation
Conversion » Characters transformed by » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth

John 4:18 (show verse)

because you have had five husbands, and the man you are now living with is not [really] your husband. So, you have told the truth."

John 4:19 (show verse)

[Then] the woman said to Jesus, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.

Christ » Promises of » Prophet
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » Prophet » God will severely punish those who reject him
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » 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
Spiritual » Perception » The samaritan woman

John 4:20 (show verse)

Our forefathers worshiped on this mountain [i.e., Mt. Gerizim, which was visible from where they were sitting]; but you say that Jerusalem is the place where people should worship [God]."

Compassion and sympathy » Inseparable from love to God
Gerizim » Samaritans worship at
jacob » The well of
Jerusalem » And
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Worshipped on mount gerizim
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:21 (show verse)

Jesus replied to her, "[My dear] woman, believe me [when I tell you], the time will come when you people will not worship the Father on this mountain or in Jerusalem.

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:22 (show verse)

You [Samaritans] do not [really] know what you worship; we [Jews] know what we worship because salvation is from the Jews [i.e., through Jewish prophets, Jewish Scriptures and a Jewish Messiah].

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Jews, the » Christ descended from
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Their religion mixed with idolatry
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:23 (show verse)

But the time will come, and is now [actually] here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [i.e., from the heart] and truth [i.e., according to God's revealed will], for these are the people whom the Father seeks to be His worshipers.

jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Sincerity » Should characterize » Our service to God
Worship » What those that worship God must do

John 4:24 (show verse)

God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
God » Remember » Spirit, a
God » Is a spirit
God » Should be worshipped in spirit and in truth
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Prayer » Should be offered up » With the spirit and understanding
Prayer » Should be offered up » With truth
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Sincerity » Should characterize » Our service to God
Spirit » God a
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » New Birth
Truth » Saints should worship God in
Truth » Saints should » Worship God in
Worship » Divinity of Christ » True attitude in
Worship » What those that worship God must do
true and false Worship » Divinity of Christ of heavenly bodies » Of God, universal

John 4:25 (show verse)

[Then] the woman said to Jesus, "I know that Messiah is coming ([He is] the One who is called Christ). And when He does come, He will tell us everything."

Hope » Messianic » The woman of samaria
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Messianic hope » The woman of samaria
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Samaria » Country of » Samaritans were expecting the messiah
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Expected the messiah
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:26 (show verse)

Jesus replied to her, "I, who am speaking to you, am [the Messiah]."

I am's of Christ » The messiah
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:27 (show verse)

Just about then Jesus' disciples returned [from town], and were surprised to find Him talking with a woman. [Note: It was not customary for a Jewish male to engage a woman in extended conversation in that day, much less a stranger, and certainly not a Samaritan], yet no one said [to Him], "What are you looking for?" or "Why are you talking to her?"

Bigotry » Instances of » Jews with regard to the samaritans
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:28 (show verse)

So, the woman left her water jar and went back into town and told the people [there],

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Converts » Zealous » The woman of samaria
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:29 (show verse)

"Come [and] see a man who told me everything I ever did. Can this be the Christ?"

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Character transformed » Becomes an evangel of truth
Christ » Confessing, example of » The woman of samaria
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » The woman of samaria
seven Confessions » The woman of samaria
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes an evangel of truth
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Converts » Zealous » The woman of samaria
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Missionaries » In inviting others to embrace the gospel
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
Notable women » The woman evangelist
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Expected the messiah
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The woman of samaria of unsavoury reputation becomes an evangel of truth
Women » Notable » The woman evangelist

John 4:30 (show verse)

[So], the people went out from the town and came to where Jesus was.

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
jacob » The well of
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:31 (show verse)

Meanwhile Jesus' disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, [have something to] eat."

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Food » Different meals » Mid-day repast
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Rabbi » Rv,
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:32 (show verse)

But He said to them, "I [already] have food to eat that you do not know about."

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:33 (show verse)

So, the disciples said to one another, "No one has brought Him anything to eat [have they]?"

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Misunderstood truth » Spiritual nourishment confused with food
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Spiritual nourishment confused with food

John 4:34 (show verse)

Jesus answered them, "My food is doing what God, who sent me, wants me to, and accomplishing His work.

Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Being Devoted to God » Christ, an example of
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
Christ, character of » Obedient to God the father
Christ's » Presence, in » Task
Completion » Work should be carried to completion
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Life's purpose » Doing the father's will
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Purpose » Of life » Doing the father's will
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
Service » Unquestioning » Christ
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
The Surrendered life » Unquestioning service » Christ
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will of God » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Zeal » Christ's » General references to

John 4:35 (show verse)

Are you not [always] saying, 'There are still four months before harvest time comes'? Look, I am telling you [disciples], lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white and ripe for harvest [i.e., people are ready to make a spiritual response].

Activity » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Diligence » Spiritual
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Fervour » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
Harvest » Persons engaged in » Received wages
Harvest » Fields appeared white before
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
spiritual Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
Life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For great service
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
Zeal » Evil » For soul winning

John 4:36 (show verse)

Already the person who is harvesting [the crop] is being paid for his work, and is gathering a crop for never ending life, so that the one planting and the one harvesting [the crop] may rejoice together.

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Fruits » Illustrative » Of converts to the church
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The benevolent
Harvest » Spiritual, general references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » In service
Joy » Soul-winners' » The sower and the reaper rejoice together
spiritual Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
Life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Spiritual service
Reaping » Spiritual harvest
Reaping » Persons engaged in » Received wages
Reward » For spiritual service » The benevolent
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Joy in, found by the faithful
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Sowing and reaping » Reaping, harvest of sin » Harvest, spiritual, general references to
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Harvest
Spiritual » Labourers » Great opportunity afforded to
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The benevolent
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in

John 4:37 (show verse)

So, the saying is true that one person plants and another harvests [the crop].

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Jesus Christ » History of » 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

John 4:38 (show verse)

I sent you [disciples] to harvest [a crop] that you did not work on; other people have done the work and you have reaped the results of their work." [Note: This is probably an allusion to the preliminary work of preaching done by John, the Immerser, with results occurring under the preaching of the apostles].

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Reaping » Illustrative of » 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

John 4:39 (show verse)

Then many Samaritans from Sychar believed in Jesus because of the testimony of the woman, who said, "He told me everything that I ever did."

Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of jesus
Faith » Exemplified » Samaritans
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Religious » General references to
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
modern Samaria » Christ preached in
Samaritans » Marginal chain of texts
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:40 (show verse)

When the Samaritans came to Him, they urged Jesus to stay with them, so He remained there for two days.

Awakenings and religious reforms » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Eagerness for the truth » The samaritans
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of jesus
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Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
modern Samaria » Christ preached in
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
Truth » Eagerness for » The samaritans

John 4:41 (show verse)

And many more people believed [in Jesus] because of His [own] words,

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Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Seven great verities that may be known by the believer
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
modern Samaria » Christ preached in
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:42 (show verse)

and they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not just because of what you said, but because we have heard [it] for ourselves and know that this is truly the Savior of the world."

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religious Awakenings » -hezekiah 2ch 30 » -Christ at samaria
Converts » Instances of » The samaritans
Divinity » Acknowledged » By the samaritans
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Seven great verities that may be known by the believer
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
modern Samaria » Christ preached in
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in

John 4:43 (show verse)

Two days later Jesus left Sychar and went to Galilee.

Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee
Roads » From judaea to galilee, by way of samaria

John 4:44 (show verse)

For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet does not receive honor in his own country. [Note: Jesus' reference here to his "own country" means Judea, while in Matt., Mark and Luke it refers to Nazareth].

Christian ministers » Discouragements of
Honor » Where a prophet does not have honor
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee
Prophecy and prophets » Where a prophet does not have honor
Prophets » Not honored in their own country

John 4:45 (show verse)

So, when He got to Galilee, the people there welcomed Him, for they had also gone to the [Passover] Festival in Jerusalem and had seen everything He had done there during the festival.

Feasts » Instituted by moses » All males were required to attend
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » People of, receive jesus
Galilee » Christ » Kindly received in
Jerusalem » Christ » Did many miracles in
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches in galilee

John 4:46 (show verse)

Then Jesus returned again to Cana, in Galilee, where He had turned water into wine. There was a government official there whose son was sick at Capernaum [Note: Capernaum was about

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Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Nobleman's son
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
Miracles » Of Christ » Nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness

John 4:47 (show verse)

When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to Him and begged Him to come down [to Capernaum] and heal his son who was about to die.

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Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
intercession » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Man's with Christ, examples of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It extended from the jordan river and the dead sea to the mediterranean sea, and from shiloh on the north to the wilderness on the south
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed

John 4:48 (show verse)

So, Jesus said to him, "None of you people will believe [in me] unless you see [miraculous] signs and wonders, [will you?]."

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Distrust » Of religious men » Unbelievers, general references to
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Infidelity » Unbelievers, general references to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Described as » Signs and wonders
Miracles » Called » Signs and wonders
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith

John 4:49 (show verse)

The government official replied, "Sir, [please] come down [to Capernaum] before my child dies."

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Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Importunity » Importunity, examples of » The nobleman from capernaum
intercession » Additional instances of » Others, who sought jesus in behalf of afflicted people
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » The nobleman
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » The nobleman from capernaum

John 4:50 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, "Go on [home]; your son will live." And the man believed what Jesus said to him and went [home].

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Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant

John 4:51 (show verse)

While he was going along, his slaves met him and told him that his son was [still] alive.

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Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Prayer » Answered » Centurion for his servant

John 4:52 (show verse)

Then he asked them what the [exact] time was when his son began to get better. They said to him, "[It was] yesterday at seven o'clock in the morning that the fever left him." [Note: This would have been

Capernaum » Miracles of jesus performed at
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Fever
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed

John 4:53 (show verse)

So [then], the father realized that it was at that [exact] hour that Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So, he and his entire family believed [in Jesus].

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Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The nobleman whose child was sick
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » People of, receive jesus
Home » Home Religion » Maternal and paternal love » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ
Immediate » Cures
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son
the Miracles of Christ » Nobleman's son healed
Religion » Home religion general references to » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The roman centurion for his boy
Worship » Family » General references to » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ

John 4:54 (show verse)

[Now] this was the second [miraculous] sign that Jesus performed after going from Judea to Galilee.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the nobleman's son
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a nobleman's son of capernaum (at cana of galilee)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It extended from the jordan river and the dead sea to the mediterranean sea, and from shiloh on the north to the wilderness on the south
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the nobleman's son