“ (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) ”
Buy meat - Buy food.
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...
For , &c. See note on John 4:34 . unto . Greek. eis. App-104. to . in order that (Greek. hina) they might. meat. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Species), App-6 for all...
(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat), х trofas ( G5160 )] - 'victuals,' or 'provisions.' This was wis...
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...
For introduces His reason for asking this favour of her. The disciples had gone on. He was alone, and without the means of getting water for Himself ( John 4:11 ). Meat. — Better, food, as the...
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...
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...
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...
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....
For his disciples were gone away ,.... This is related, not so much to give a reason why Christ asked the woman for water, because his disciples were not present, to minister to him; but rather to s...
(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) Ver. 8. To buy meat ] For our Saviour lived not upon alms; but although he became poor to make us rich, 2 Corinthians 8:9 , yet had he...
There cometh At the very juncture of time; a woman of Samaria to draw water The providence of God so ordering it, that she might have an opportunity of hearing the truth, in order to her salvatio...
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...
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...
This is added, lest any should say, How came our Saviour in this discourse with the woman of Samaria? They were travelling upon the road, and came near to Sichem. Our Lord's disciples were gone to th...
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...
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...
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 . 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...
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...
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...
The beginning of the conversation:
John 6:5-7 ; Luke 9:13
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...
For his disciples were gone — Else he needed not have asked her.