John 4:40

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 4:40

BSB

So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Therefore, when the Samaritans had come to him, they petitioned him to lodge there. And he lodged there for two days.

ERV

So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.

NHEB

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

SMT

When therefore the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to remain with them: and he remained there two days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 4:40

SoG3767 whenG5613AdverbtheSamaritansG4541Noun MasculinewerecomeG2064Verb untoG4314Preposition himG846theybesoughtG2065Verb himG846thathewouldtarryG3306Verb withG3844Preposition themG846 andG2532ConjunctionheabodeG3306Verb thereG1563Adverb twoG1417Noun daysG2250Noun Feminine

Commentary for John 4:40

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

Overview of John 4:40

Summary

Samaritans request Jesus remain in their community

Place

Samaria

Event

Jesus stays with Samaritan community two days

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD