John 4:24-25 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:21-24

(d) The spiritual nature of God and his worship. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:21-24

The spirit of the true worship. Our Lord acts a prophet's part in answer to her inquiries. 1. THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE NEW WORSHIP . "Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father." 1 . All localized worship was soon to end. 2 . The fatherhood of God emancipates worship from every limitation of time and space. Men will worship God as a Father. The title is characteristic of this Gospel. II.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:23-24

Worship and worshippers. In some form worship is all but universal. Wherever on earth man is found, there he presents to the Power above the offerings of his devotion. Doubtless there are cases without number in which worship has degenerated into mere superstition. Yet, where worship is at its best, it is one of the very highest manifestations and exercises of human nature. Much has been said by philosophers, by poets, by theologians, concerning the nature and the virtue of worship. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:24

A still more explicit and comprehensive reason is given for the previous assertion, based on the essential nature of God himself in the fulness of his eternal Being. God is Spirit ( πνεῦμα ὁ θεός ; cf. John 1:1 , θεὸς ἦν ὁ λόγος ,—the article indicates the subject, and the predicate is here generic, and not an indefinite; therefore we do not render it, "God is a Spirit"). The most comprehensive and far-reaching metaphor or method by which Jesus endeavoured to portray the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:24

The fallacy of holy places. I. THE FALLACY EMPHATICALLY STATED . Up to this point in the conversation the woman has not the slightest idea that religious matters are in question; but immediately on concluding that Jesus is a Prophet, she proceeds to show that she can talk about religion as well as other people. Jesus seeks to fasten her up in a corner where she may be dealt with according to her individual sin and individual need, and so she tries to escape away into a general... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25

We probably do not possess here the whole of the conversation. It is clear, however, that strange presentiments of something more precious than any sanctuary, or any ritual, dawned upon the Samaritan woman. "A prophet" might tell her and her people where men ought to worship. The Prophet she discovered answered a desire for the "where" by revealing the "how" they are to worship. But there are many other lessons they need, and she gives expression to an idea of the Messiah, and of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25-26

(e) The Christ as conceived by Samaria. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25-29

Our Lord's revelation of himself, and its remarkable effects. The woman longs for fuller information. I. HER PRESENT IDEA OF THE MESSIAH "I know that Messias cometh." 1 . She expected, like all the Samaritans, the advent of a Messiah, according to the ancient prophecy, "God will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee" ( Deuteronomy 18:18 ). 2 . Her conception of his character and office entirely differed from that of the Jews. "When... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:24

God is A spirit - This is the second reason why men should worship him in spirit and in truth. By this is meant that God is without a body; that he is not material or composed of parts; that he is invisible, in every place, pure and holy. This is one of the first truths of religion, and one of the sublimest ever presented to the mind of man. Almost all nations have had some idea of God as gross or material, but the Bible declares that he is a pure spirit. As he is such a spirit, he dwells not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:25

I know that Messias cometh - As the Samaritans acknowledged the five books of Moses, so they expected, also, the coming of the Messiah.Which is called Christ - These are probably the words of the evangelist, as it is not likely that the woman would explain the name on such an occasion.Will tell us all things - Jesus had decided the question proposed to him John 4:20 in favor of the Jews. The woman does not seem to have been satisfied with this answer, and said that the Messiah would tell them... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:21-24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:21-24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25-26

The Pulpit Commentary - John 4:25-29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 4:25

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