John 4:39 net — The Samaritans Respond Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testif…

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"The Samaritans Respond Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testified,“He told me everything I ever did.”"

— John 4:39, NET Bible

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John 4 — Context

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The one who reaps receives pay and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who reaps can rejoice together.

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For in this instance the saying is true,‘One sows and another reaps.’

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I sent you to reap what you did not work for; others have labored and you have entered into their labor.”

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The Samaritans Respond Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testified,“He told me everything I ever did.”

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So when the Samaritans came to him, they began asking him to stay with them. He stayed there two days,

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and because of his word many more believed.

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They said to the woman,“No longer do we believe because of your words, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this one really is 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 NET Bible reads: “The Samaritans Respond Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testified,“He told me everything I ever 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 (NET): “The Samaritans Respond Now many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the report of the woman who testified,“He told me everything I ever 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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