John 4:2

John 4:1 bbe — Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples…

Bible in Basic English

"Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism"

— John 4:1, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,”
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ASV
“When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John ”
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WEB
“Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John”
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NET
“Departure From Judea Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more disciples than John”
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DRB
“When Jesus therefore understood the Pharisees had heard that Jesus maketh more disciples and baptizeth more than John”
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KJVA
“When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,”
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John 4 — Context

Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism

(Though, in fact, it was his disciples who gave baptism, not Jesus himself),

He went out of Judaea into Galilee again.

And it was necessary for him to go through Samaria.

John 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:1 say?

John 4:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism”

Where is John 4:1 in the Bible?

John 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 1.

Who wrote John?

John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.

What is the book of John about?

John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.

What are the major themes of John?

John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 4:1.

What translation should I read John 4:1 in?

John 4:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize John 4:1?

John 4:1 reads (BBE): “Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

John 4:1 bbe — Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples…

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