John 4:22-23

Jesus and the Woman of Samaria

22 y You worship what you do not know; z we worship what we know, for z salvation is a from the Jews. 23 But b the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father c in spirit and d truth, for the Father e is seeking such people to worship him.

  1. Cross References
    2 Kings 17:28 - 34
    So one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and lived in Bethel and taught them how they should fear the Lord.
    Acts 17:23
    For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, 'To the unknown god.' What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 147:19 - 20
    He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and rules to Israel.
    Isaiah 2:3
    And many peoples shall come, and say: "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
    Romans 3:1 - 2
    Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
    Romans 9:4 - 5
    They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 147:19 - 20
    He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and rules to Israel.
    Isaiah 2:3
    And many peoples shall come, and say: "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
    Romans 3:1 - 2
    Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
    Romans 9:4 - 5
    They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 2:4 - 5
    And assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
    Acts 13:23
    Of this man's offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised.
    Romans 11:26
    And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, "The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob".
  5. Cross References
    John 4:21
    Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.
  6. Cross References
    Romans 8:15
    For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!
    Ephesians 2:18
    For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
    Ephesians 6:18
    Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
    Philippians 3:3
    For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh -
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 145:18
    The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
    John 1:17
    For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
  8. Cross References
    John 6:44
    No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day.
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