John 4:17 cpdv — The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husb…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husband.’ "

— John 4:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 4 — Context

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Instead, the water that I will give to him will become in him a fountain of water, springing up into eternal life.”

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The woman said to him, “Lord, give me this water, so that I may not thirst and may not come here to draw water.”

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Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and return here.”

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The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husband.’

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For you have had five husbands, but he whom you have now is not your husband. You have spoken this in truth.”

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The woman said to him: “Lord, I see that you are a Prophet.

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Our fathers worshipped on this mountain, but you say that Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.”

John 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:17 say?
John 4:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husband.’ ”
Where is John 4:17 in the Bible?
John 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read John 4:17 in?
John 4:17 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 4:17?
John 4:17 reads (CPDV): “The woman responded and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her: “You have spoken well, in saying, ‘I have no husband.’ ” 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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