Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 4:20

"Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." — John 4:20 (ASV)

Our fathers worshipped in this mountain;

That is, Mount Gerizim—

And you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

This she thought was a very important matter.

Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; (John 4:20).

This Mount Gerizim.

Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

"There are so many sects, can you tell me which is the right one?" That is the question which people often put to us when we begin to touch their consciences.