John 4:27 nasb — At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What d…

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"At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why do You speak with her?""

— John 4:27, NASB

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John 4 — Context

24

"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

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The woman *said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, He will declare all things to us."

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Jesus *said to her, "I who speak to you am He."

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At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why do You speak with her?"

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So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city and *said to the men,

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"Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is it?"

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They went out of the city, and were coming to Him.

John 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:27 say?
John 4:27 in the NASB reads: “At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why do You speak with her?"”
Where is John 4:27 in the Bible?
John 4:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 27.
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 4:27.
What translation should I read John 4:27 in?
John 4:27 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 4:27?
John 4:27 reads (NASB): “At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why do You speak with her?"” 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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