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John 4:14 asv — but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall…

American Standard Version

"but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life. "

— John 4:14, American Standard Version

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John 4 — Context

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The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: whence then hast thou that living water?

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Art thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his sons, and his cattle?

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Jesus answered and said unto her, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

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but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.

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The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come all the way hither to draw.

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Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

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The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:

John 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:14 say?
John 4:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life. ”
Where is John 4:14 in the Bible?
John 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 14.
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 4:14.
What translation should I read John 4:14 in?
John 4:14 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 4:14?
John 4:14 reads (ASV): “but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life. ” 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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