Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 4:17

"The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:" — John 4:17 (ASV)

Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

Always give people credit for what is well said. If you want to win them, you must mind that you are not rough with them, but admit what you can of the truth in their utterance: Thou hast well said, I have no husband.