KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
John 4:1–4
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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:)
John 4:3
3He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.
3He left Iudea, and departed againe into Galile.
John 4:4
4And he must needs go through Samaria.
4And hee must needs goe thorow Samaria.
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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)
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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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John 4:3
Departed from, allowed to remain, or abandoned.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
To depart: to leave, go away, withdraw, or die, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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John 4:4
Of necessity; necessarily.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
The city of Samaria or the surrounding region, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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From verse 1
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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.
From verse 3
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Open the full verse study23But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
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Open the full verse study40And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
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Open the full verse study54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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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 study43¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
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Open the full verse study11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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Open the full verse study32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
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Open the full verse study7But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judæa,
From verse 4
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Open the full verse study11¶ And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.
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Open the full verse study51¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
52And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.
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Open the full verse study49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
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Open the full verse study5These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
6But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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