John 4:5 nasb — So He *came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;

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"So He *came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;"

— John 4:5, NASB

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John 4 — Context

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(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),

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He left Judea and went away again into Galilee.

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And He had to pass through Samaria.

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So He *came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;

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and Jacob's well was there. So Jesus, being wearied from His journey, was sitting thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour.

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There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, "Give Me a drink."

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For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.

John 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 4:5 say?
John 4:5 in the NASB reads: “So He *came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;”
Where is John 4:5 in the Bible?
John 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read John 4:5 in?
John 4:5 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 4:5?
John 4:5 reads (NASB): “So He *came to a city of Samaria called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph;” 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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