John 4:1–5
WHEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
¶ When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
(Though Iesus himselfe baptized not, but his disciples:)
He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.
He left Iudea, and departed againe into Galile.
And he must needs go through Samaria.
And hee must needs goe thorow Samaria.
Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
Then commeth he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, neere to the parcell of ground *that Iacob gaue to his sonne Ioseph.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceGen. 33.12. and 48.12. iosh. 24.32.
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From verse 1
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.
26And they came vnto Iohn, and said vnto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Iordane, *to whom thou barest witnesse, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5Rank 3 from verse 1
- 1 Corinthians 15:47Rank 4 from verse 1
- 1 Corinthians 2:8Rank 5 from verse 1
- Acts 10:36Rank 6 from verse 1
- Revelation 19:16Rank 9 from verse 1
- Luke 19:31Rank 11 from verse 1
- Luke 19:34Rank 12 from verse 1
From verse 2
- 1 Corinthians 1:13–17Rank 1 from verse 2
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.
13Is Christ diuided? was Paul crucified for you? or were yee baptized in the name of Paul?
14I thanke God that I baptized none of you, but *Crispus and Gaius:
15Lest any should say, that I had baptized in mine owne 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 ‖wisedome of words, lest the Crosse of Christ should be made of none effect.
- Acts 10:48Rank 2 from verse 2
From verse 3
- Matthew 10:23Rank 1 from verse 3
23But 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.
23But when they persecute you in this citie, flee ye into another: for verely I say vnto you, ye shall not ‖haue gone ouer the cities of Israel, till the Sonne of man be come.
- John 10:40Rank 2 from verse 3
- John 11:54Rank 3 from verse 3
54Jesus 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.
54Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes: but went thence vnto a countrey neere to the wildernesse, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
From verse 4
- Luke 17:11Rank 1 from verse 4
- Luke 9:51–52Rank 2 from verse 4
51¶ 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.
51¶ And it came to passe, when the time was come that he should bee receiued vp, he stedfastly set his face to goe to Hierusalem,
52And sent messengers before his face, and they went and entred into a village of the Samaritanes to make ready for him.
- Matthew 10:5–6Rank 4 from verse 4
5These 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.
5These twelue Iesus sent foorth, and commanded them, saying, Goe not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
6*But goe rather to the lost sheepe of the house of Israel.
From verse 5
- Joshua 24:32Rank 1 from verse 5
32¶ And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.
32¶ And *the bones of Ioseph, which the children of Israel brought vp out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcell of ground which Iacob bought of *the sonnes of Hamor the father of Shechem, for an hundred ‖pieces of siluer; and it became the inheritance of the children of Ioseph.
- Genesis 33:19Rank 2 from verse 5
19And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for an hundred pieces of money.
19And he bought a parcell of a field where hee had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of *Hamor Shechems father, for an hundred ‖pieces of money.
- Genesis 48:22Rank 3 from verse 5
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John 4:1
1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.
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Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
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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.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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John 4:2
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
Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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John 4:3
Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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John 4:4
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must needs
Must necessarily be so or be done; an emphatic expression of necessity or obligation.
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Of necessity; necessarily.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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1. A city. 2. The region associated with that city.
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John 4:5
1. A city. 2. The region associated with that city.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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A piece, portion, or tract.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: The soil, earth, land, floor, or supporting surface. Sense 2: Figuratively, a basis, support, or foundation. Sense 3: Crushed or reduced to small particles by grinding.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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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,
Selected passage2(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
2(Though Iesus himselfe baptized not, but his disciples:)
Selected passage3He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.
3He left Iudea, and departed againe into Galile.
Selected passage4And he must needs go through Samaria.
4And hee must needs goe thorow Samaria.
Selected passage5Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
5Then commeth he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, neere to the parcell of ground *that Iacob gaue to his sonne Ioseph.
Selected passage6Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
6Now Iacobs Well was there. Iesus therefore being wearied with his iourney, sate thus on the Well: and it was about the sixth houre.