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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:2

Though Jesus himself baptized not - The reason why Jesus did not baptize was probably because, if He had baptized, it might have made unhappy divisions among his followers: those might have considered themselves most worthy or honored who had been baptized by Him. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:17. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:3

He left Judea - The envy and malice of the Pharisees he might have known were growing so rapidly as to endanger his life. As his time to die had not yet come, he retired to Galilee, a country farther from Jerusalem, and much less under their control than Judea. See Mark 2:22; Luke 3:1. Though he feared not death and did not shrink from suffering, yet he did not needlessly throw himself into danger or provoke opposition. He could do as much good in Galilee, probably, as in Judea, and he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:4

And he must needs go through Samaria - Samaria was between Judea and Galilee. The direct and usual way was to pass through Samaria. Sometimes, however, the Jews took a circuitous route on the east side of the Jordan. See the notes at Matthew 2:22. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:1-3

John 4:1-3. When the Lord knew Without receiving information from any one; how the Pharisees Whose interest in the sanhedrim was very great; had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John To shun the effects of their envy and malice, which were hereby excited; he left Judea After having continued there, it seems, about eight months; and departed again into Galilee His former place of abode, where the influence and power of the council were not so great, and where his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:4-6

John 4:4-6. And he must needs go through Samaria The road from Judea to Galilee lying directly through it. Then cometh he In the progress of his journey; to a city of Samaria, called Sychar The original name of the place was Sichem, or Shechem, but now the Jews called it Sychar, which name they used as a term of reproach, intimating thereby that it was the seat of drunkards, see Isaiah 28:1; near to the parcel of ground that Jacob Having purchased it of the children of Hamor,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

23. Jesus in Samaria (John 4:1-42)When the Pharisees saw the crowds following Jesus they took an increasing interest in him. No doubt they were becoming jealous and soon might become violent. Jesus therefore decided to leave Judea for Galilee (John 4:1-3).As Jesus approached one of the villages of Samaria, he began a conversation with a Samaritan woman whom he met at a well (John 4:4-9). The woman had a similar problem to Nicodemus in that she interpreted Jesus’ words literally instead of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:1

therefore . See John 3:22 . the Lord . App-98 . B.C. For the occurances of this absolute title in John, see John 6:23 ; John 11:2 ; John 20:20 ; and Compare John 20:2 , John 20:13 , John 20:18 , John 20:25 ; John 21:7 . knew = came to know. Greek ginosko. App-132 . See note on John 1:10 . Compare John 2:24 . Pharisees . App-120 . (John never refers to the Sadducees by name). Jesus . App-98 . made , &c. = is making and baptizing. baptized . App-115 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:2

Though = And yet. baptized. It was not the practice of Jesus to baptize. Imperf. Tense. not . Greek. ou . App-105 . Compare John 3:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:3

again . See John 1:43 . into . Greek. eis. App-104 . Galilee . See App-169 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:4

He must needs = it was necessary [for] Him. See Josephus, Life, 52. Antiquities xx. vi. 1. A necessity not only geographical, but including the Divine counsels. go = pass. Greek. dierchomai. Compare John 8:59 . through. Greek dia. App-104 .John 4:1 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:1-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:4-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:4

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