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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible

John 4:1

When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard - Jesus, more disciples, is making and immersing, than John, -

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Baptism;   Jesus, the Christ;   Samaria;   Shechem;   Scofield Reference Index - Bible Prayers;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Baptism;   Galilee;   Judea, Modern;   Pharisees, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Gerizim;   John;   Shechem;   Wells and Springs;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Baptism;   John, gospel of;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Baptize, Baptism;   John the Baptist;   Woman;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Commentary;   Patience;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Jesus Christ;   John the Baptist;   John, the Gospel According to;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Baptism;   Conversion;   Hour;   Jews in the New Testament;   John, the Gospel of;   Marriage;   Mission(s);   Ordinances;   Shechem;   Woman;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Disciples;   Messiah;   Mss;   Woman;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Activity;   Aenon ;   Apostles;   Consciousness;   Dates (2);   Eschatology;   Individuality;   John (the Apostle);   John the Baptist;   Kenosis;   Lord (2);   Lord's Supper (Ii);   Metaphor;   Names and Titles of Christ;   Popularity ;   Thirst;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Baptism;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Mount samaria;   Samaria;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Baptism;   Smith Bible Dictionary - John the Baptist;   John, Gospel of;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Jesus of Nazareth;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Baptism (Non-Immersionist View);   Baptism (Lutheran Doctrine);   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Baptism;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for May 9;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard the report that he was making and baptizing more followers than John.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Assone as the Lorde had knowledge how the Pharises had hearde that Iesus made and baptised moo disciples then Iohn
Hebrew Names Version
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Perushim had heard that Yeshua was making and immersing more talmidim than Yochanan
International Standard Version
Now when Jesusthe Lord">[fn] realized that the Pharisees had heard he was making and baptizing more disciples than JohnJohn 3:22,26;">[xr] -
New American Standard Bible
So then, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that He was making and baptizing more disciples than John
New Century Version
The Pharisees heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more followers than John,
Update Bible Version
When therefore Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Webster's Bible Translation
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
English Standard Version
Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
World English Bible
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard, Jesus maketh and baptizeth more disciples than John,
Weymouth's New Testament
Now as soon as the Master was aware that the Pharisees had heard it said, "Jesus is gaining and baptizing more disciples than John"--
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor as Jhesu knew, that the Farisees herden, that Jhesu makith and baptisith mo disciplis than Joon,
English Revised Version
When therefore the Lord knew how that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Berean Standard Bible
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware that He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
Contemporary English Version
Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more followers than John was.
Amplified Bible
So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
American Standard Version
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Bible in Basic English
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
Complete Jewish Bible
When Yeshua learned that the P'rushim had heard he was making and immersing more talmidim than Yochanan
Darby Translation
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus makes and baptises more disciples than John
Etheridge Translation
But when Jeshu knew that the Pharishee had heard that he had made many disciples, and baptized more than Juchanon,
Murdock Translation
And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John.
King James Version (1611)
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
New Living Translation
Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John
New Life Bible
Jesus knew the proud religious law-keepers had heard He was making and baptizing more followers than John.
New Revised Standard
Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard, "Jesus is making and baptizing more disciples than John"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe when the Lord knew, how the Pharises had heard, that Iesus made and baptized moe disciples then Iohn,
George Lamsa Translation
WHEN Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard he made many disciples, and was baptizing more people than John,
Douay-Rheims Bible
When Jesus therefore understood the Pharisees had heard that Jesus maketh more disciples and baptizeth more than John
Revised Standard Version
Now when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Assoone as the Lord knew, how the pharisees had heard that Iesus made and baptized mo disciples then Iohn,
Good News Translation
The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John.
Christian Standard Bible®
When Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard he was making and baptizing more disciples than John
King James Version
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
Lexham English Bible
Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Literal Translation
Then when the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus made more disciples and baptized more than John
Young's Literal Translation
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus more disciples doth make and baptize than John,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan Iesus had knowlege, yt it was come to the eares of the Pharises, that Iesus made and baptised mo disciples the Ihon
Mace New Testament (1729)
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John,
THE MESSAGE
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.
New English Translation
Now when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more disciples than John
New King James Version
Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
Simplified Cowboy Version
Now Jesus knew that the Pharisees had their tally books out and were keeping count of the baptisms that he and John did.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

Contextual Overview

1 When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard - Jesus, more disciples, is making and immersing, than John, - 2 although indeed, Jesus himself, was not immersing, but his disciples, 3 he left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.

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

Genesis 3:15
And enmity, will I put between thee, and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed, - He shall crush thy head, but, thou, shalt crush his heel.
Genesis 4:25
And Adam again knew his wife, and she bare a son, and called his name Seth, - For God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, because Cain slew him!
Genesis 5:29
and he called his name Noah saying, - This, one shall give us rest from our work, And from the grievous toil of our hands, By reason of the ground which Yahweh hath cursed,
Numbers 31:17
Now, therefore, slay ye every male among the young, - every woman also that hath cohabited with man, slay ye.
1 John 3:12
Not just as, Cain, was, of the wicked one, and slew his brother! And, for what cause, slew he him? Because, his works, were, wicked, whereas, those 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.


 
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