John 4:40

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

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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 of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying (o. logos) of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

41And many more believed because of his own word; (o. logos)

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Cross References

Proverbs 4:13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life.

Jeremiah 14:8O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why should you be as a stranger in the land, and as a travelling man that turns aside to tarry for a night?

Luke 10:39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (o. logos)

Luke 24:29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with him, plead to you also that all of you receive not 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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