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John 4:24 akjv — God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

American King James Version

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

— John 4:24, American King James Version

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John 4 — Context

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Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when you shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

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You worship you know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

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But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks 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 says to him, I know that Messias comes, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

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Jesus says to her, I that speak to you am he. ¶

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And on this came his disciples, and marveled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seek you? or, Why talk you with her?

John 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 4:24 say?
John 4:24 in the American King James Version reads: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. ”
Where is John 4:24 in the Bible?
John 4:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 24.
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 4:24.
What translation should I read John 4:24 in?
John 4:24 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 4:24?
John 4:24 reads (AKJV): “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. ” 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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