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Worship Is No Longer About Location
Jesus declares a monumental shift, announcing the end of an era where worship was tied to a specific physical location. Commentators unanimously agree that the debate over 'the right place'—be it Mount Gerizim or the Jerusalem Temple—is becoming obsolete. In Christ, true worship is emancipated from geography, making any place a potential sanctuary.
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Albert Barnes
On John 4:21
18th Century
Theologian
Believe me. As she had professed to believe that he was a prophet, it was right to require her to put faith in what he was about to utter.…
AT Robertson
On John 4:21
Believe me (πιστευε μο). Correct text. Present active imperative. Unique phrase in place of the common αμην αμην (verily, verily).…
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:21
19th Century
Bishop
Woman (compare Note on John 2:4), believe me, the hour cometh.—Better, there comes an hour. The…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 4:21
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you shall neither on this mountain, nor at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 4:21
Jesus avoided the argument by elevating the issue above mere location. He made no concessions and intimated that the Samaritans’ worship was confus…
John Calvin
On John 4:21
16th Century
Theologian
Woman, believe me. In the first part of this reply, He briefly sets aside the ceremonial worship that had been appointed under the Law; fo…
John Gill
On John 4:21
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to her, woman, believe me
In what I am now going to say, since you own me to be a prophet:
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…