People were flocking to jesus rapidly, and his disciples were baptizing people in droves. There was great hatred between the samaritans and the jews. In fact, the pharisees had taken notice of his success and. The nobleman must have had a bud of faith, for his urgent need moved him to seek christ. This name for jesus appears only in this verse and in 1 john 4. Free bible commentary on johns gospel in easy english. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. Gospel of john verse by verse commentary trusting in jesus. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. The evident sincerity of jesus quickens a higher faith. I feel that a reader would benefit from reading george beasleymurrays treatment of the text. All this agrees with what is said by eusebius, that he lived at jerusalem until the death of mary, 15 years after the crucifixion of christ.
We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. John 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. John 1 commentary john introduces the story of the. There are a number of parallels between that story and this one see below. The man believed the word that jesus spoke to him and went on his way.
On his informing her that he was the messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, john 4. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. Notes 1 the book went through two to three stages, or editions, before reaching its current form, at the latest, around ad 80100. The man believed the word that jesus spake unto him, and. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Biblical commentary for your personal preparation john 4. In the original greek, jesus meaning in this verse is easier to see. His discourse with his disciples in her absence, john 4. Euangelion kata ioannen is the fourth of the canonical gospels.
His faith is to be strengthened, and is to pass beyond a trust in aid through bodily presence. John 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. He stays two days with them, and goes into galilee, john 4. So jesus said to him, unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe. In the first three verses of chapter 4, we discover that jesus is gaining more and more disciples, more disciples than john the baptist cf john 3.
Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 4 bible truth. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. Read john 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John 4, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. If youre using a study bible that doesnt have verse 4, you will likely see a note at the end of verse 3, or the beginning of verse 5, explaining why it isnt. The samaritans also only accepted the first five books of the hebrew scripture.
Gospel of john bible study the gospel of john commentary bible study the gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. Throughout the book of acts, as here, there is a sequence of entire households. Exploring romans john phillips commentary series by john phillips. The man believed the word that jesus spoke to him and started off. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. John 4 english standard version esv jesus and the woman of samaria. Carson states in the introduction that he does not intend to interact with all of the scholarship on john, but rather a small representative part of the massive secondary literature on john. When i say that we ought to take god at his word, i assert the most evident of truths, and i appear to be laying down the easiest of rules. The first thing that strikes us here is, the astonishing kindness and condescension of christ, that he bears with the mans ignorance. When therefore the lord knew how the pharisees had heard that jesus made and baptized more disciples than john, though jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples, he left judaea, and departed a.
John 4 esv jesus and the woman of samaria now bible gateway. John 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. And the man believed the word that jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. Chapter 3 records the visit of nicodemus to jesus 3. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. Jesus is speaking of living water which is spiritual ultimately this is a johannine figure for the holy spirit, cf. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. John 4 esv jesus and the woman of samaria now bible. He would put honour upon his disciples, by employing them to baptize. Jesus will not go down, but he is himself to go with. He teaches us that the benefit of sacraments depends not on the hand that administers them. The word you in english can refer to a single person or a group of people. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1.
An expository survey the john phillips commentary series by john phillips aug 28, 2009 4. Commentaries for john chapter 4 christs departure into galilee. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Jesus applied himself more to preaching, which was the more excellent, 1co 1. Heracleon commentary on the gospel of john, along with a vast collection of material about gnosticism and the tradition of john. For students, pastors, and teachers, check out the list of s top 50 bestselling commentaries. This first example of jesus healing miracles is important, as it emphasizes the link between miracles and faith. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
John 4 niv bible now jesus learned that the pharisees had. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made fleshjohn baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of godjohn, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him. Study the bible online using commentary on john 4 and more. David guzik commentary on john 4 describes jesus conversation with the samaritan. On christs word he departs home, believing he will find his son healed.
This is a remarkably useful commentary on john for exegetical details. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god we are at the outset of a story that will reveal to us the most profound mysteries of life. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 2 4 and topical study on sheep. The samaritans called jesus the saviour of the world verse 42. At least a glimmer of faith was necessary to believe that, if he could only convince jesus the healer to go to his dying child, his son would be healed. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Browse over 50 commentaries free online welcome to bible hub s library of commentaries. John is also mentioned as having been sent down to samaria to preach the gospel there with peter acts 8. It was necessary for him travel through samaria, not just geographically, but because it was divinely orchestrated, that we should witness the open compassion of. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. His first immature faith has grown into something better.
Analogies to this are within the limits of every mans experience, and, faint as they are, help us to learn something of what this spiritual. John 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The man believed the word that jesus spake unto him, and he went his way. This story is simply about god, the glory of his character, the nature of his life and his desire to share that life with his creatures. This site includes the entire hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. John 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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