the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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John 4:1
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Now Jesus knew that the Pharisees had their tally books out and were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John did.
Therefore when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus makes and baptises more disciples than John
Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
When Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard, Jesus maketh and baptizeth more disciples than John,
Now as soon as the Master was aware that the Pharisees had heard it said, "Jesus is gaining and baptizing more disciples than John"--
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
Now whan Iesus had knowlege, yt it was come to the eares of the Pharises, that Iesus made and baptised mo disciples the Ihon
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John,
Jesus realized that the Pharisees were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John performed (although his disciples, not Jesus, did the actual baptizing). They had posted the score that Jesus was ahead, turning him and John into rivals in the eyes of the people. So Jesus left the Judean countryside and went back to Galilee.
So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Now when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Assone as the Lorde had knowledge how the Pharises had hearde that Iesus made and baptised moo disciples then Iohn
When therefore Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
The Pharisees heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more followers than John,
Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more disciples than John
Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more followers than John was.
When Yeshua learned that the P'rushim had heard he was making and immersing more talmidim than Yochanan
Nowe when the Lord knew, how the Pharises had heard, that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
WHEN Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard he made many disciples, and was baptizing more people than John,
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Perushim had heard that Yeshua was making and immersing more talmidim than Yochanan
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But when Jeshu knew that the Pharishee had heard that he had made many disciples, and baptized more than Juchanon,
And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John.
Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John
Jesus knew the proud religious law-keepers had heard He was making and baptizing more followers than John.
When therefore the Lord knew how that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware that He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard, "Jesus is making and baptizing more disciples than John"
When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard - Jesus, more disciples, is making and immersing, than John, -
When Jesus therefore understood the Pharisees had heard that Jesus maketh more disciples and baptizeth more than John
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Assoone as the Lord knew, how the pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized mo disciples then Iohn,
Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard the report that he was making and baptizing more followers than John.
Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
So then, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that He was making and baptizing more disciples than John
The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John.
Therfor as Jhesu knew, that the Farisees herden, that Jhesu makith and baptisith mo disciplis than Joon,
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus more disciples doth make and baptize than John,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the Lord: Luke 1:76, Luke 2:11, Luke 19:31, Luke 19:34, Acts 10:36, 1 Corinthians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 15:47, 2 Corinthians 4:5, James 2:1, Revelation 19:16
that Jesus: John 3:22, John 3:26
Reciprocal: Genesis 4:6 - General Ezekiel 3:14 - General Matthew 9:14 - the disciples Matthew 11:2 - he Matthew 21:15 - they were John 11:54 - walked Acts 8:38 - and he baptized Acts 10:37 - after Romans 11:2 - how he maketh Hebrews 6:2 - the doctrine
Cross-References
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He will bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.
And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son. And she called his name, Seth, for God has appointed to me another seed in place of Abel because Cain killed him.
And he called his name Noah, saying, This one shall comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands because of the ground which the Lord has cursed.
And now kill every male among the infants; yea, you shall kill every woman having known a man by lying with a male.
not as Cain was of the evil one, and killed his brother. And for what did he kill him? Because his works were evil, but the things of his brother were righteous.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When therefore our Lord knew,.... Or Jesus, as some copies, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions read; who is Lord of all, Lord of lords, the one and only Lord of saints: and who knew all things as God; every man, and what is in man; who would believe in him, and who not, and who would betray him; he knew his adversaries, what they thought, said, or did; what was told them, and how it operated in them; and what were the secret motions of their hearts, and their most private counsels and designs; for this is not merely to be understood of his knowledge as man, which he might have by private intelligence from others; though what is here said, might be true also in this sense:
how the Pharisees; the inveterate and implacable enemies of Christ, and particularly those that dwelt at Jerusalem, and were of the great sanhedrim, or council of the nation:
had heard; either by their spies, which they constantly kept about Christ; or by John s disciples, who, through envy, might apply to the sanhedrim, to put a stop to, or check upon the baptism and ministry of Christ; or by common fame:
that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John; see John 3:26. The method Christ took was, he first made men disciples, and then baptized them; and the same he directed his apostles to, saying, "go and teach", or "disciple all nations, baptizing them", c. And this should be a rule of conduct to us, to baptize only such, who appear to have been made the disciples of Christ: now a disciple of Christ, is one that has learned of Christ, and has learned Christ the way of life, righteousness, and salvation by him; who is a believer in him; who has seen a beauty, glory, fulness, and suitableness in him, as a Saviour; and is come to him, and has ventured on him, and trusted in him; and who has been taught to deny himself, sinful self, and righteous self; to part with his sins, and to renounce his own righteousness, and all dependence on it, for justification before God; and who has been made willing to leave and forsake all worldly things and advantages, and to bear all reproach, indignities, and persecutions, for Christ's sake: and such who are Christ's disciples in this sense, are the only proper persons to be baptized; these are they, that ought to put on this badge, and wear Christ's livery: nor can baptism be of any use to any others; for such only are baptized into him, and into his death, and partake of the saving benefits of it; for whatsoever is not of faith, is sin; and without it also, it is impossible to please God.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The Lord knew - When Jesus knew. how he knew this we are not informed; whether by that power of omniscience by which he knew all things, or whether some person had informed him of it.
How the Pharisees had heard - The Pharisees, here, seem to denote either the members of the Sanhedrin or those who were in authority. They claimed the authority to regulate the rites and ceremonies of religion, and hence they supposed they had a right to inquire into the conduct of both John and our Lord. They had on a former occasion sent to inquire of John to know by what authority he had introduced such a rite into the religion of the Jewish people. See the notes at John 1:25.
More disciples than John - Though many of the Pharisees came to his baptism Matthew 3:0, yet those who were in authority were displeased with the success of John, John 1:25. The reasons of this were, probably, the severity and justness of his reproofs Matthew 3:7, and the fact that by drawing many after him he weakened their authority and influence. As they were displeased with John, so they were with Jesus, who was doing the same thing on a larger scale - not only making disciples, but baptizing also without their authority, and drawing away the people after him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER IV.
Jesus, finding that the Pharisees took offence at his making
many disciples, leaves Judea to pass into Galilee, 1-3.
And passing through Samaria comes to Sychar, and rests at
Jacob's well, 4-6.
While his disciples were gone to the city to buy meat, a woman
of Samaria comes to draw water, with whom our Lord discourses
at large on the spiritual nature of his religion, the perfection
of the Divine nature, and the purity of his worship, 7-24.
On his informing her that he was the Messiah, she leaves her
pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, 25-30.
His discourse with his disciples in her absence, 31-38.
Many of the Samaritans believe on him, 39-42;
He stays two days with them, and goes into Galilee, 43-45.
He comes to Cana, and heals the son of a nobleman, in consequence
of which he believes on him, with his whole family, 46-54.
NOTES ON CHAP. IV.
Verse John 4:1. Jesus made and baptized, c.] These seem to be quoted as the very words which were brought to the Pharisees and, from our Lord's conduct after this information, we may take it for granted that they were so irritated that they were determined to seek an occasion to take away his life; in consequence of which, leaving Judea, he withdrew into Galilee.
