KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
John 4:1–2
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John 4:1
1WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
1¶ When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
John 4:2
2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
2(Though Iesus himselfe baptized not, but his disciples:)
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DEFINED WORDS
John 4:1
A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828
Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Learners or followers who receive instruction.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
DEFINED WORDS
John 4:2
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Learners or followers who receive instruction.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
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Open the full verse study22¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
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Open the full verse study5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
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Open the full verse study47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
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Open the full verse study8Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
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Open the full verse study36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
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Open the full verse study1MY brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
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Open the full verse study76And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
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Open the full verse study16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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Open the full verse study11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Open the full verse study31And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
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Open the full verse study34And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
From verse 2
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Open the full verse study13Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
14I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
15Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
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Open the full verse study48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
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