John 4:6

Now Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, being worn out from the journey, sat as He was by the well. It was about 6 p.m.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.

In Context

5so He comes to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

7A woman of Samaria comes to draw water. Jesus says to her, “Give me a drink.”

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24And then—a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered by the waves. But He was sleeping.

Luke 2:7and she gave birth to her firstborn Son, wrapped Him in pieces of cloth and laid Him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the lodging place.

John 11:9Jesus answered: “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks during the day he doesn't stumble, because he sees the light of this world.

Hebrews 2:17That is why He was obliged to become like those ‘brothers’ in all respects, so that He could be a merciful and faithful high priest, in what concerns God, with a view to making propitiation for the sins of the people.

Matthew Henry on John 4:5-27

Christ at the Well of Samaria. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria… Read the whole commentary →

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