John 4:40

When, then, the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to remain with them, and He remained there two days;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

In Context

39And many from that city believed in Him, of the Samaritans, because of the word of the woman testifying, “He told me all things—as many as I did.”

41and many more believed because of His word,

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Cross References

Proverbs 4:13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, || Keep her, for she [is] your life.

Jeremiah 14:8O Hope of Israel—its Savior in time of trouble, || Why are You as a sojourner in the land? And as a traveler turned aside to lodge?

Luke 10:39and she also had a sister, called Mary, who also, having seated herself beside the feet of Jesus, was hearing the word,

Luke 24:29and they constrained Him, saying, “Remain with us, for it is toward evening,” and the day declined, and He went in to remain with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1And also working together we call on [you] that you do not receive the grace of God in vain—

Matthew Henry on John 4:28-43

Christ at the Well of Samaria. 27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. 31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to… Read the whole commentary →

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