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The Power of Personal Testimony
Commentators emphasize that the faith of many Samaritans began with one woman's simple, honest story. She testified about her personal encounter with Jesus, and her credibility led an entire town to seek Him. Scholars like A.T. Robertson note her courage in sharing a story that exposed her own sin, reminding us that our authentic testimony can be a powerful tool for evangelism.
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Albert Barnes
On John 4:39–42
18th Century
Theologian
And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, and so on. There is seldom an instance of so remarkable success as this. From a s…
AT Robertson
On John 4:39
Because of the saying of the woman who testified (δια τον λογον της γυναικος μαρτυρουσης). She bore her witness clearly and with d…
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:39
19th Century
Bishop
Many of the Samaritans of that city believed.—The willingness to receive the truth on the part of the Samaritans is contrasted with the re…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 4:36–42
19th Century
Preacher
And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 4:39
These few verses indicate two necessary and interrelated bases for belief: (1) the testimony of others and (2) personal contact with Jesus. This wo…
John Calvin
On John 4:39
16th Century
Theologian
And many Samaritans out of that city believed. The Evangelist here relates the success of the woman’s announcement to her citizens, from w…
John Gill
On John 4:39
17th Century
Pastor
And many of the Samaritans of that city
Of Sychar, which was a city of Samaria;
believed on him
Matthew Henry
On John 4:27–42
17th Century
Minister
The disciples wondered that Christ talked so with a Samaritan. Yet they knew it was for some good reason and for some good end. So, when particular…