John 4:10 akjv — Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you woul…

American King James Version

"Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water. "

— John 4:10, American King James Version

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John 4 — Context

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There comes a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus says to her, Give me to drink.

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(For his disciples were gone away to the city to buy meat.)

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Then says the woman of Samaria to him, How is it that you, being a Jew, ask drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

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Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.

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The woman says to him, Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from where then have you that living water?

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Are you greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

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Jesus answered and said to her, Whoever drinks of this water shall thirst again:

John 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:10 say?
John 4:10 in the American King James Version reads: “Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water. ”
Where is John 4:10 in the Bible?
John 4:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 10.
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 4:10.
What translation should I read John 4:10 in?
John 4:10 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 4:10?
John 4:10 reads (AKJV): “Jesus answered and said to her, If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water. ” 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.
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