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Jesus Breaks Down Barriers
Commentators emphasize the radical nature of Jesus, a Jew, accepting the Samaritans' invitation to stay. This act defied the deep-seated hostility between the two groups, demonstrating that Jesus's mission and love are for all people, transcending cultural and religious prejudices.
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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 4:40
Two days (δυο ημερας). Accusative of extent of time. They wanted to cultivate the acquaintance of Jesus. So he remained in Sychar …
Charles Ellicott
On John 4:40
19th Century
Bishop
When the Samaritans were come.—The next step in their faith is to go to Him and ask Him to remain with them, that they to…
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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 4:40
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 Gill
On John 4:40
17th Century
Pastor
So when the Samaritans were come unto him
The Ethiopic version reads, all the Samaritans; they came to him at Jacob'…
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…