John 4:39 akjv — And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all th…

American King James Version

"And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. "

— John 4:39, American King James Version

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John 4 — Context

36

And he that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit to life eternal: that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together.

37

And herein is that saying true, One sows, and another reaps.

38

I sent you to reap that where on you bestowed no labor: other men labored, and you are entered into their labors. ¶

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And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

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So when the Samaritans were come to him, they sought him that he would tarry with them: and he stayed there two days.

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And many more believed because of his own word;

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And said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. ¶

John 4:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:39 say?
John 4:39 in the American King James Version reads: “And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. ”
Where is John 4:39 in the Bible?
John 4:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 39.
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 4:39.
What translation should I read John 4:39 in?
John 4:39 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 4:39?
John 4:39 reads (AKJV): “And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. ” 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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