John 4:2 web — (although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),

World English Bible

"(although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),"

— John 4:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)”
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ASV
“(although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples), ”
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NET
“(although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were),”
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DRB
“(Though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples),”
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BBE
“(Though, in fact, it was his disciples who gave baptism, not Jesus himself),”
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KJVA
“(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)”
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John 4 — Context

Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

(although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),

he left Judea, and departed into Galilee.

He needed to pass through Samaria.

So he came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son, Joseph.

John 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:2 say?

John 4:2 in the World English Bible reads: “(although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),”

Where is John 4:2 in the Bible?

John 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 2.

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 4:2.

What translation should I read John 4:2 in?

John 4:2 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 4:2?

John 4:2 reads (WEB): “(although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),” 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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