John 4:1
American King James When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
American Standard Version When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
King James When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
World English Bible Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
John 4:2
American King James (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
American Standard Version (although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples),
King James (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
World English Bible (although Jesus himself didn’t baptize, but his disciples),
John 4:3
American King James He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
American Standard Version he left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.
King James He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
World English Bible he left Judea and departed into Galilee.
John 4:4
American King James And he must needs go through Samaria.
American Standard Version And he must needs pass through Samaria.
King James And he must needs go through Samaria.
World English Bible He needed to pass through Samaria.
John 4:5
American King James Then comes he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
American Standard Version So he cometh to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph:
King James 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.
World English Bible So he came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
John 4:6
American King James Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
American Standard Version and Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour.
King James Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
World English Bible Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being tired from his journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.
John 4:7
American King James There comes a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus said to her, Give me to drink.
American Standard Version There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
King James There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
World English Bible A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”
John 4:8
American King James (For his disciples were gone away to the city to buy meat.)
American Standard Version For his disciples were gone away into the city to buy food.
King James (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
World English Bible For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.
John 4:9
American King James Then said the woman of Samaria to him, How is it that you, being a Jew, ask drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
American Standard Version The Samaritan woman therefore saith unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, who am a Samaritan woman? (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.)
King James 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.
World English Bible The Samaritan woman therefore said to him, “How is it that you, being a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.)
John 4:10
American King James Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that said to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said unto unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
King James Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
World English Bible Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.”
John 4:11
American King James The woman said to him, Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from where then have you that living water?
American Standard Version The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: whence then hast thou that living water?
King James The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
World English Bible The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. So where do you get that living water?
John 4:12
American King James Are you greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
American Standard Version Art thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his sons, and his cattle?
King James Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
World English Bible Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his children and his livestock?”
John 4:13
American King James Jesus answered and said to her, Whoever drinks of this water shall thirst again:
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said unto her, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
King James Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
World English Bible Jesus answered her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again,
John 4:14
American King James But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
American Standard Version but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.
King James But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
World English Bible but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never thirst again; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”
John 4:15
American King James The woman said to him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come here to draw.
American Standard Version The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come all the way hither to draw.
King James The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
World English Bible The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I don’t get thirsty, neither come all the way here to draw.”
John 4:16
American King James Jesus said to her, Go, call your husband, and come here.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
King James Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”
John 4:17
American King James The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, You have well said, I have no husband:
American Standard Version The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:
King James The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
World English Bible The woman answered, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You said well, ‘I have no husband,’
John 4:18
American King James For you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband: in that said you truly.
American Standard Version for thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: this hast thou said truly.
King James For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
World English Bible for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said truly.”
John 4:19
American King James The woman said to him, Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
American Standard Version The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
King James The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
World English Bible The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
John 4:20
American King James Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
American Standard Version Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
King James Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
World English Bible Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.”
John 4:21
American King James Jesus said to her, Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when you shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father.
King James Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.
John 4:22
American King James You worship you know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
American Standard Version Ye worship that which ye know not: we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.
King James Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
World English Bible You worship that which you don’t know. We worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.
John 4:23
American King James But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him.
American Standard Version But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers.
King James But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
World English Bible But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers.
John 4:24
American King James God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
American Standard Version God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
King James God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
World English Bible God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
John 4:25
American King James The woman said to him, I know that Messias comes, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
American Standard Version The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things.
King James The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
World English Bible The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming, he who is called Christ. When he has come, he will declare to us all things.”
John 4:26
American King James Jesus said to her, I that speak to you am he.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am `he'.
King James Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
World English Bible Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who speaks to you.”
John 4:27
American King James And on this came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seek you? or, Why talk you with her?
American Standard Version And upon this came his disciples; and they marvelled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why speakest thou with her?
King James 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?
World English Bible Just then, his disciples came. They marveled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no one said, “What are you looking for?” or, “Why do you speak with her?”
John 4:28
American King James The woman then left her water pot, and went her way into the city, and said to the men,
American Standard Version So the woman left her waterpot, and went away into the city, and saith to the people,
King James The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
World English Bible So the woman left her water pot, went away into the city, and said to the people,
John 4:29
American King James Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
American Standard Version Come, see a man, who told me all things that `ever' I did: can this be the Christ?
King James Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
World English Bible “Come, see a man who told me everything that I have done. Can this be the Christ?”
John 4:30
American King James Then they went out of the city, and came to him.
American Standard Version They went out of the city, and were coming to him.
King James Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
World English Bible They went out of the city, and were coming to him.
John 4:31
American King James In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
American Standard Version In the mean while the disciples prayed him, saying, Rabbi, eat.
King James In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
World English Bible In the meanwhile, the disciples urged him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”
John 4:32
American King James But he said to them, I have meat to eat that you know not of.
American Standard Version But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not.
King James But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
World English Bible But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you don’t know about.”
John 4:33
American King James Therefore said the disciples one to another, Has any man brought him ought to eat?
American Standard Version The disciples therefore said one to another, Hath any man brought him `aught' to eat?
King James Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
World English Bible The disciples therefore said to one another, “Has anyone brought him something to eat?”
John 4:34
American King James Jesus said to them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to accomplish his work.
King James Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
World English Bible Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
John 4:35
American King James Say not you, There are yet four months, and then comes harvest? behold, I say to you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
American Standard Version Say not ye, There are yet four months, and `then' cometh the harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white already unto harvest.
King James Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
World English Bible Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest?’ Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already.
John 4:36
American King James And he that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit to life eternal: that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together.
American Standard Version He that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
King James And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
World English Bible He who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit to eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.
John 4:37
American King James And herein is that saying true, One sows, and another reaps.
American Standard Version For herein is the saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
King James And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
World English Bible For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows, and another reaps.’
John 4:38
American King James I sent you to reap that where on you bestowed no labor: other men labored, and you are entered into their labors.
American Standard Version I sent you to reap that whereon ye have not labored: others have labored, and ye are entered into their labor.
King James I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
World English Bible I sent you to reap that for which you haven’t labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”
John 4:39
American King James And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
American Standard Version And from that city many of the Samaritans believed on him because of the word of the woman, who testified, He told me all things that `ever' I did.
King James And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
World English Bible From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, “He told me everything that I have done.”
John 4:40
American King James So when the Samaritans were come to him, they sought him that he would tarry with them: and he stayed there two days.
American Standard Version So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.
King James So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
World English Bible So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.
John 4:41
American King James And many more believed because of his own word;
American Standard Version And many more believed because of his word;
King James And many more believed because of his own word;
World English Bible Many more believed because of his word.
John 4:42
American King James And said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.
American Standard Version and they said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy speaking: for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.
King James And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
World English Bible They said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”
John 4:43
American King James Now after two days he departed there, and went into Galilee.
American Standard Version And after the two days he went forth from thence into Galilee.
King James Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.
World English Bible After the two days he went out from there and went into Galilee.
John 4:44
American King James For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
American Standard Version For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country.
King James For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
World English Bible For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
John 4:45
American King James Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went to the feast.
American Standard Version So when he came into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did in Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.
King James Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.
World English Bible So when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did in Jerusalem at the feast, for they also went to the feast.
John 4:46
American King James So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
American Standard Version He came therefore again unto Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
King James So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
World English Bible Jesus came therefore again to Cana of Galilee, where he made the water into wine. There was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.
John 4:47
American King James When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went to him, and sought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
American Standard Version When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought `him' that he would come down, and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.
King James When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.
World English Bible When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to him and begged him that he would come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.
John 4:48
American King James Then said Jesus to him, Except you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will in no wise believe.
King James Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
World English Bible Jesus therefore said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe.”
John 4:49
American King James The nobleman said to him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
American Standard Version The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
King James The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
World English Bible The nobleman said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”
John 4:50
American King James Jesus said to him, Go your way; your son lives. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him, and he went his way.
American Standard Version Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word that Jesus spake unto him, and he went his way.
King James Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.
World English Bible Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way.
John 4:51
American King James And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Your son lives.
American Standard Version And as he was now going down, his servants met him, saying, that his son lived.
King James And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.
World English Bible As he was going down, his servants met him and reported, saying “Your child lives!”
John 4:52
American King James Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said to him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.
American Standard Version So he inquired of them the hour when he began to amend. They said therefore unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.
King James Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.
World English Bible So he inquired of them the hour when he began to get better. They said therefore to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour, the fever left him.”
John 4:53
American King James So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said to him, Your son lives: and himself believed, and his whole house.
American Standard Version So the father knew that `it was' at that hour in which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
King James So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.
World English Bible So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” He believed, as did his whole house.
John 4:54
American King James This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
American Standard Version This is again the second sign that Jesus did, having come out of Judaea into Galilee.
King James This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
World English Bible This is again the second sign that Jesus did, having come out of Judea into Galilee.