John 4:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. ”

John 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The woman said ... - It may seem strange that the woman did not yet understand him, but it shows how slow sinners are to understand the doctrines of religion.
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

unto. Greek pros. App-104. that. Greek. hina. See John 1:7 . not. Greek me. App-106. come hither. Some texts read dierchomai (as in John 4:4 ). come all the way hither (through,...
John 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. Give me this water. This woman undoubtedly is sufficiently aware that Christ is speaking of spiritual water; but because she despises him, she sets at naught all his promises; for so lon...
John 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Give me this water - She did not as yet comprehend our Lord's meaning; but her curiosity was much ex...
John 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Sir, give me this water,— The woman still ignorant of his spiritual meaning, and understanding him only of natural water, says to him with great respect, Sir, Κυριε, Lord, —I claim thy promise,...
John 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to...
John 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Samaritan Woman 1-42. Christ in Samaria. The ministry in Samaria is recorded because it is the author's design to exhibit Christ as the Saviour, not only of Israel, but of the world ( John 4:4...
John 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Come hither. — The Sinaitic and Vatican and some other MSS. read, “come through hither,” or as Alford, who adopts the reading, renders it, “come all the way hither.” Godet also adopts the reading,...
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the True Worship of the Father of All John 4:15-26 What a train of memories our Lord's words evoked! A spasm of remorse seized the woman, as she remembered the grave within her heart where her...
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And he must needs go through Samaria. (5) Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. (6) Now Jacob's well was there....
John 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The woman saith unto him, Sir ,.... John 4:11 ; give me this water, that I thirst not . The Syriac and Persic versions add, "again": neither come hither ; the Ethiopic version adds here, "agai...
John 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. Ver. 15. Sir, give me this water ] We would all have immortality, but here on earth. Some think...
John 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Jesus said, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again How much soever this water may be esteemed, and though it may refresh the body, and allay its thirst for a little while, yet the appe...
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ at the Well of Samaria. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Syc...
John 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I am not of their mind, who think that this woman understood our Saviour speaking about spiritual water, only she had a mind to talk; and indeed it is hard to conceive how a woman of her education, a...
John 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Samaritan Woman ( John 4:4-42 ). In this story of the Samaritan woman in John 4:4-42 Jesus depicts Himself as the Gift of God Who can give men living water ( John 4:10 ), and can thus give m...
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

John 4:15 It is evident that Christ's method with the Samaritan was first to awaken an interest, a desire, a consciousness at first vague, but growing clearer and clearer that there was a conditio...
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - 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 4:15 - 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 4:15 - 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 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The explanation of the living water:
John 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 2:14 ; 1 John 5:20 ; James 4:3 ; John 17:2 ; John 17:3 ; John 6:26 ; John 6:34 ; Psalms 4:6 ; Romans 6:23 ; Romans 8:5
John 4:15 - 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 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

That I thirst not — She takes him still in a gross sense.

John 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

John 4:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

John 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

John 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

John 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

John 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

John 4:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

John 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

John 4:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

John 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

John 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

John 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

John 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

John 4:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

John 4:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

John 4:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

John 4:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

John 4:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

John 4:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

John 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

John 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 4:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

John 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes