John 4:40

When, therefore, the Samaritans came unto him, they went on to request him to abide with them; and he abode there two days.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, out of that city, many, believed on him—of the Samaritans,—by reason of the word of the woman in bearing witness—He told me all things that ever I did.

41And, many more, believed by reason of his discourse;

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Cross References

Proverbs 4:13Take fast hold of correction, let her not go,—keep her, for, she, is thy life.

Jeremiah 14:8Thou Hope of Israel, His Saviour in the time of distress,—Wherefore shouldst thou be as a sojourner in the and? Or as a wayfarer, who hath turned aside to lodge for the night?

Luke 10:39And, she, had a sister, called Mary, who also, seating herself at the feet of the Lord, was hearing his word.

Luke 24:29And they constrained him, saying—Abide with us; because it is, towards evening, and the day hath already declined. And he went in to abide with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1As co-workers, however, we also beseech, that, not in vain, the favour of God, ye welcome;

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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