John 4:38

I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 4:38

BSB

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor."

AKJV

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

CPDV

I have sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labors."

ERV

I sent you to reap that whereon ye have not laboured: others have laboured, and ye are entered into their labour.

NHEB

I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor."

SMT

I sent you to reap that with which ye have not been wearied: some have been wearied, and others have come into their labor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 4:38

IG1473 sentG649Verb youG5209toreapG2325VerbthatwhereonG3739 yeG5210 bestowedG2872Verb noG3756 labourG2872VerbothermenG243Adjective labouredG2872Verb andG2532Conjunction yeG5210areenteredG1525Verb intoG1519Preposition theirG846 laboursG2873Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 4:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 4:38

Summary

Disciples enter blessing from others' prior spiritual work

Place

Samaria

Event

Jesus explains disciples' privileged spiritual position

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD