John 4:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, ”

John 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The Lord knew - When Jesus knew. how he knew this we are not informed; whether by that power of omniscience by which he knew all things, or whether some person had informed him of it. How the...
John 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

When (1) therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, (1) This balance is to be kept in doing our duty, that neither by fear are we terr...
John 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

IV. 1- 42. Christ in Samaria. John 4:1-26 . Christ and the Samaritan Woman. The Lord (for the title cf. John 6:23 , John 11:2 ; John 20:20 ; John 21:7 , with certain parts of Lk., e.g. L...
John 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

therefore . See John 3:22 . the Lord . App-98. B.C. For the occurances of this absolute title in John, see John 6:23 ; John 11:2 ; John 20:20 . and Compare John 20:2 ; John 20:13 ; John 20:...
John 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. When, therefore, the Lord knew. The Evangelist, intending now to give an account of the conversation which Christ had with a Samaritan woman, begins with explaining the cause of his jo...
John 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, Jesus made and baptized, etc. - These seem to be quoted as the very words which were br...
John 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

When therefore the Lord knew, &c.— The Baptist's imprisonment happened while our Lord was in Judea (see Mark 6:17 ., &c.) where he continued till the fame of his doctrine, disciples, and m...
John 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, When therefore (referring back to John 3:22 , from which the narrative is no...
John 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Pharisees had been hostile to John's ministry; they were likely to be more so to the more successful ministry of Jesus. Our Lord, therefore, left Judæa, the chief centre of Pharisaism, to avoid a...
John 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(1) When therefore the Lord knew. — The second clause of this verse is given in the exact words of the report which came to the Pharisees: When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard, “J...
John 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 THE WOMAN OF SAMARIA. “When therefore the Lord knew how that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus Himself baptized not, b...
John 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Satisfying an Eternal Thirst John 4:1-14 Our Lord had no wish to precipitate the conflict with the Pharisee party, until He had finished His ministry to the people. He was the last and greatest...
John 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The words, "He must needs pass through Samaria" are arresting. The final explanation must be found in His dealing with the woman of Samaria. In itself, it is a radiant revelation of His method as He...
John 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS Christ discourseth with a Woman of Samaria. He visits the Samaritans. Many believe on him. He healeth a Nobleman's Son.
John 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

When therefore our Lord knew ,.... Or Jesus, as some copies, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions read; who is Lord of all, Lord of lords, the one and only Lord of saints: and w...
John 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, Ver. 1. Baptized more disciples ] Baptizing was used by the Jews before John or Chr...
John 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When the Lord knew Without receiving information from any one; how the Pharisees Whose interest in the sanhedrim was very great; had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John...
John 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

A SAMARITAN WOMAN GIVEN THE WATER OF LIFE (vs.1-26) The Lord now leaves Judea because He knew the Pharisees' thoughts as to His baptizing more disciples than John. Not that the Lord Himself did t...
John 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ's Journey into Galilee. 1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more discipl...
John 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

JOHN CHAPTER 4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-26 Christ talketh with a woman of Samaria, and revealeth himself unto her. 1 Thessalonians 4:27-30 His disciples marvel; the woman calleth the men of her ci...
John 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptise, but his disciples) he left Judea and d...
John 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES John 4:1-3 . These verses form an historical introductory note prefixed to and explaining our Lord’s ministry in Samaria. He left Judæa to avoid conflict with the P...
John 4:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

I have often read this chapter in your hearing, and you have often read it yourselves; but the Word of God is not like the grapes of an earthly vine, which when once trodden are exhausted. You may co...
John 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:1 . When therefore the Lord knew how the pharisees, chiefly priests, and many of them principal members of the council, had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John. Th...
John 4:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

When therefore the Lord knew The first visit to Samaria I. THE STORY ITSELF. 1. The memorable halt ( John 4:1-6 ). 2. The surprising request ( John 4:7-9 ). 3. The opened vista ( John...
John 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION John 4:1-43 7. The ministry and revelation of the Lord to those beyond the strict compass of the theocracy. This passage describes an incident of consummate interest, and re...
John 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
John 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:47 ; 1 Corinthians 2:8 ; 2 Corinthians 4:5 ; Acts 10:36 ; James 2:1 ; John 3:22 ; John 3:26 ; Luke 1:76 ; Luke 19:31 ; Luke 19:34 ; Luke 2:11 ; Revelation 19:16
John 4:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Woman at the Well John 4:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter this remarkable story, we wish to suggest three distinct things concerning our Lord. 1. The Lord weary and worn. We read tha...
John 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The Lord knew — Though none informed him of it.

John 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

John 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

John 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

John 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

John 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

John 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

John 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

John 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

John 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

John 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

John 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

John 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

John 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

John 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

John 4:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

John 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

John 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

John 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

John 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 4:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

John 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes