John 4:1-4

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 4:1-4

1When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
2(although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples),
3He left Judea and returned to Galilee.
4Now He had to pass through Samaria.
— John 4:1-4

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Avoiding Conflict and Confusion
Illustration of John 4:1-3 NLT

Illustration of John 4:1-3 NLT -- Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John (though Jesus himself didn't baptize them — his disciples did). So he left Judea and returned to Galilee.

A Weary Savior!
Illustration of John 4:4-6 NLT

Illustration of John 4:4-6 NLT -- [Jesus] had to go through Samaria on the way [to Galilee]. Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime.

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