John 4:1, Christ talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals himself unto her; John 4:27, His disciples marvel; John 4:31, He declares to them his zeal for God’s glory; John 4:39, Many Samaritans believe on him; John 4:43, He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler’s son that lay sick at Capernaum.
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John 4 — OverviewJohn 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt was, more than any thing else, the glory of the land of Israel, that
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but the scene of his preaching and miracles. This land in our…John 4 — OverviewJohn 4 · Little Bible — for children and parentsTravelling through Samaria, Jesus stops at Jacob's well and speaks with a Samaritan woman who comes alone at midday. He offers her 'living water', reveals He knows her whole life, and declares Himself the Messiah. She…John 4:1-3John 4:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe read of Christ's coming into Judea (ch. iii. 22), after he had kept
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that Jesus: John 3:22, John 3:26John 4:1John 4:1 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus' growing influence was attracting notice from the Pharisees. This would eventually lead to conflict. Jesus, knowing this, chose to move.
Memory phrase: Jesus knew what the leaders were thinking.
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