John · Chapter 4 King James Version

John 4:9

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The Scripture

(9) Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her a drink, which leads to a lively discussion about living water and the meaning of faith. The chapter emphasizes the theme of spiritual thirst and the invitation to believe, while also showing Jesus’ compassion toward people who are often excluded from the community.

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