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A Tale of Two Thirsts
Commentators explain that Jesus uses a simple, universal truth—that drinking physical water only temporarily quenches thirst—to make a profound spiritual point. He is contrasting the temporary satisfaction offered by the world (symbolized by the well water) with the permanent, soul-deep satisfaction that only He can provide. This sets the stage for His offer of something far greater than what the woman is focused on.
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Albert Barnes
On John 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
Shall thirst again. Jesus did not directly answer her question, or say that he was greater than Jacob, but he gave her an answer …
AT Robertson
On John 4:13
Every one that drinketh (πας ο πινων). Present active articular participle with πας, parallel to the indefinite relative with the …
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
Whosoever drinketh of this water.—Jesus does not answer her question, but asserts the universal recurrence of thirst, aft…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 4:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
Are you greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
Jes…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 4:13
Jesus’ second reply emphasized the contrast between the water in the well and what he intended to give. The material water would allay thirst only …
John Calvin
On John 4:13
16th Century
Theologian
Every one that drinketh of this water. Though Christ perceives that He is doing little good, and even that His instruction is treated with…
John Gill
On John 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus answered and said unto her
In a mild and gentle manner, patiently bearing all her scoffs and flouts, and conti…
Matthew Henry
On John 4:4–26
17th Century
Minister
There was great hatred between the Samaritans and the Jews. Christ's road from Judea to Galilee lay through Samaria. We should not go into places o…