John 4:28 bbe — Then the woman put down her water-pot and went into the town, and said to the people,

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

— John 4:28, Bible in Basic English

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“The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,”
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John 4 — Context

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.

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

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?

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

Come and see a man who has been talking to me of everything I ever did! Is it possible that this is the Christ?

So they went out of the town and came to him.

While this was taking place, the disciples were saying to Jesus, Master, take some food.

John 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:28 say?

John 4:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the woman put down her water-pot and went into the town, and said to the people,”

Where is John 4:28 in the Bible?

John 4:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 28.

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 4:28.

What translation should I read John 4:28 in?

John 4:28 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 4:28?

John 4:28 reads (BBE): “Then the woman put down her water-pot and went into the town, and said to the people,” 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.

John 4:28 bbe — Then the woman put down her water-pot and went into the town, and said to the people,

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