John 4:26 net — Jesus said to her,“I, the one speaking to you, am he.”

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"Jesus said to her,“I, the one speaking to you, am he.”"

— John 4:26, NET Bible

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John 4 — Context

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But a time is coming– and now is here– when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such people to be his worshipers.

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God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

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The woman said to him,“I know that Messiah is coming”(the one called Christ);“whenever he comes, he will tell us everything.”

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Jesus said to her,“I, the one speaking to you, am he.”

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The Disciples Return Now at that very moment his disciples came back. They were shocked because he was speaking with a woman. However, no one said,“What do you want?” or“Why are you speaking with her?”

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Then the woman left her water jar, went off into the town and said to the people,

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“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Surely he can’t be the Messiah, can he?”

John 4:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:26 say?
John 4:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus said to her,“I, the one speaking to you, am he.””
Where is John 4:26 in the Bible?
John 4:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 26.
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 4:26.
What translation should I read John 4:26 in?
John 4:26 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 4:26?
John 4:26 reads (NET): “Jesus said to her,“I, the one speaking to you, am he.”” 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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