John 4:40

Therefore when the Samaritans came to Him, they desired Him to stay with them: and He staid there two days.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 of the Samaritans of that city believed on Him, because of what the woman said, testifying, He told me all that ever I did.

41And many more believed on account of his own discourse:

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Cross References

Luke 10:39And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, attending to his discourse.

Luke 24:29And they pressed Him, saying, Stay with us, for it is towards evening, and the day is far spent. And He went in to tarry with them.

2 Corinthians 6:1And we co-operating with Him do also exhort you that ye 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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