John 4:25 bbe — The woman said to him, I am certain that the Messiah, who is named Christ, is coming; when he comes he will make all th…

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"The woman said to him, I am certain that the Messiah, who is named Christ, is coming; when he comes he will make all things clear to us."

— John 4:25, Bible in Basic English

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John 4 — Context

22

You give worship, but without knowledge of what you are worshipping: we give worship to what we have knowledge of: for salvation comes from the Jews.

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But the time is coming, and is even now here, when the true worshippers will give worship to the Father in the true way of the spirit, for these are the worshippers desired by the Father.

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God is Spirit: then let his worshippers give him worship in the true way of the spirit.

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The woman said to him, I am certain that the Messiah, who is named Christ, is coming; when he comes he will make all things clear to us.

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Jesus said to her, I, who am talking to you, am he.

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At that point the disciples came back, and they were surprised to see him talking to a woman; but not one of them said to him, What is your purpose? or, Why are you talking to her?

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Then the woman put down her water-pot and went into the town, and said to the people,

John 4:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 4:25 say?
John 4:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The woman said to him, I am certain that the Messiah, who is named Christ, is coming; when he comes he will make all things clear to us.”
Where is John 4:25 in the Bible?
John 4:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 25.
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 4:25.
What translation should I read John 4:25 in?
John 4:25 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 4:25?
John 4:25 reads (BBE): “The woman said to him, I am certain that the Messiah, who is named Christ, is coming; when he comes he will make all things clear to us.” 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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