John 4:21

Woman. See on John 2:4.

believe Me. App-150. See note on John 1:7. This formula occurs only here and 14. 11.

neither... nor. Greek. oute... oute.

at. Greek. en. App-104.

the Father. See App-98, and note on John 1:14.

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