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John 4:1–2

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WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
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  1. John 3:26Rank 1 from verse 1
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    26And 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.

  2. John 3:22Rank 2 from verse 1
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    22¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

  3. 2 Corinthians 4:5Rank 3 from verse 1
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    5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

  4. 1 Corinthians 15:47Rank 4 from verse 1
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    47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

  5. 1 Corinthians 2:8Rank 5 from verse 1
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    8Which 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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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:13–17Rank 1 from verse 2
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    13Is 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.

  2. Acts 10:48Rank 2 from verse 2
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    48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

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John 4:1

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

knew

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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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John 4:2

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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1WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

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2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

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3He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.

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