John 4:22 kjv — Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

King James Version

"Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews."

— John 4:22, King James Version

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John 4 — Context

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The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

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Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

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Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

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Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

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But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

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God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

John 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:22 say?
John 4:22 in the King James Version reads: “Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.”
Where is John 4:22 in the Bible?
John 4:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read John 4:22 in?
John 4:22 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 4:22?
John 4:22 reads (KJV): “Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.” 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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