John 4:40

And when these Samaritans came to him, they requested him to tarry with them; and he remained with them two days.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 Samaritans of that city believed on him, because of the discourse of the woman, who testified, He told me all that I ever did.

41And many believed on him, because of his discourse.

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Cross References

Luke 10:39And she had a sister whose name, was Mary: and she came and seated herself at the feet of our Lord, and listened to his discourses.

Luke 24:29And they urged him, and said to him: Tarry with us, for the day inclineth towards dark. And he went in to remain with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1And as aiders we entreat of you, that the grace of God which ye have received, may not be ineffectual in you.

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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