John 4:40

And, when these Samaritans had come to Jesus, they begged him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

39Many from that town came to believe in Jesus — Samaritans though they were — on account of the woman’s statement — ‘He has told me everything that I have done.’

41But far more came to believe in him on account of what he said himself,

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Cross References

Luke 10:39She had a sister called Mary, who seated herself at the Master’s feet, and listened to his teaching;

Luke 24:29but they pressed him not to do so. “Stay with us,” they said, “for it is getting towards evening, and the sun in already low.” So Jesus went in to stay with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1Therefore, as God’s fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness 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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