John 4:14 ESV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:14

The water that I shall give him - Jesus here refers, without doubt, to his own teaching, his “grace,” his “spirit,” and to the benefits which come into the soul that embraces his gospel. It is a striking image, and especially in Eastern countries, where there are vast deserts, and often a great want of water. The soul by nature is like such a desert, or like a traveler wandering through such a desert. It is thirsting for happiness, and seeking it everywhere, and finds it not. It looks in all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:13-15

John 4:13-15. Jesus said, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again How much soever this water may be esteemed, and though it may refresh the body, and allay its thirst for a little while, yet the appetite will soon return, even if it be drunk ever so plentifully. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him Will find it so reviving and satisfying to his soul; that he will never thirst Be without refreshment, dissatisfied, or unhappy; that is, provided he continue... 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 4:14

whosoever drinketh = he who may have drunk (Greek. an, with Subjunctive Aor.) never thirst = by no means (Greek. ou me. App-105 ) thirst for ever ( App-151 ). be = become. in. Greek en. App-104 . well = fountain, as in John 4:6 . Not as in verses: John 4:11 , John 4:12 . springing up = welling up. everlasting . App-161 . life . See note on John 1:4 , and App-170 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:13-14

John 4:13-14. Whosoever drinketh of this water, &c.— "This water can allay the pain of thirst only for a little while, because, though it be drank ever so plentifully, the appetite will return again; but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; shall at no time be subject to any vehement painful sensations, arising from unmortified irregular appetites; but the water, &c. shall be in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life; shall yield... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-26

1. The interview with the Samaritan woman 4:1-26There are several connections between this section and the preceding ones that provide continuity. One is the continuation of water as a symbol (cf. John 2:6; John 3:5; John 4:10-15). Another is the continuation of conversation in which Jesus reveals Himself as the fulfillment of what the Old Testament anticipated."Nicodemus was an eminent representative of orthodox Judaism. Now John records an interview Jesus had with one who stood for a class... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-42

D. Jesus’ ministry in Samaria 4:1-42The writer now showed Jesus moving north from Judea into Samaria where He had another important conversation with another person who was completely different from Nicodemus. As in the previous chapter, theological explanation follows personal encounter in this one. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:13-14

Jesus explained that He was not really speaking about literal water but a spiritual source of refreshment and fulfillment that satisfied completely. To provide such water Jesus would indeed have to be greater than Jacob. Jesus described this water as welling up within the individual. Clearly He was referring to the Holy Spirit who provides eternal life (cf. John 7:38-39). As in His conversation with Nicodemus (John 3:5), Jesus again alluded to the Old Testament passages that promised salvation... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 4:14

4:14 ever, (h-16) 'Never thirst for ever' is a little awkward, but 'never thirst' is too vague; it may be to our minds much as a present thing for this life. The expression is strong in negation, and expresses lasting for ever. see chs. 8.51,52; 10.28; 11.26; 13.8. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:1-54

The Samaritan Woman1-42. Christ in Samaria. The ministry in Samaria is recorded because it is the author’s design to exhibit Christ as the Saviour, not only of Israel, but of the world (John 4:42).The Samaritans were mainly an alien race, descended from the colonists planted in the land by the Assyrians (2 Kings 17:6, 2 Kings 17:24, 2 Kings 17:26, 2 Kings 17:29; Ezra 4:1, Ezra 4:9-10). They boasted, however, of being Israelites, and with some degree of justification, for there was probably a... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 4:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 4:1-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 4:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 4:13-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:1-42

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 4:13-14

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - John 4:14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 4:1-54

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