John 4:9

John · New Testament · Chapter 4

“Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.”John 4:9

What Does John 4:9 Mean?

John 4:9 is found in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to John 4:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 10:5“These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:”Acts 10:28“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”2 Kings 17:24“And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.”John 8:48“Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?”Luke 9:53“And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.”Luke 10:33“But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,”Luke 17:16“And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.”Acts 1:8“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”John 4:27“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?”Ezra 4:1“Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;”Nehemiah 4:1“But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.”Luke 9:52“And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.”Genesis 24:17“And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.”Ezekiel 3:14“So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.”

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