John 4:24 cpdv — God is Spirit. And so, those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"God is Spirit. And so, those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” "

— John 4:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 4 — Context

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Jesus said to her: “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you shall worship the Father, neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem.

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You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know. For salvation is from the Jews.

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But the hour is coming, and it is now, when true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father also seeks such persons who may worship him.

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God is Spirit. And so, those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”

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The woman said to him: “I know that the Messiah is coming (who is called the Christ). And then, when he will have arrived, he will announce everything to us.”

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Jesus said to her: “I am he, the one who is speaking with you.”

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And then his disciples arrived. And they wondered that he was speaking with the woman. Yet no one said: “What are you seeking?” or, “Why are you talking with her?”

John 4:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 4:24 say?
John 4:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “God is Spirit. And so, those who worship him must worship 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 (CPDV): “God is Spirit. And so, those who worship him must worship 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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