John 4:1
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
John 4:1 in other translations
| BSB | When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John |
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| WEB | Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John |
| ASV | When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John |
| YLT | When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus more disciples doth make and baptize than John, |
| DARBY | When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus makes and baptises more disciples than John |
| BBE | 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 |
| Webster | When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, |
What does John 4:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 4:1-4
Joh 4:1-42. Christ and the Woman of Samaria--The Samaritans of Sychar.
1-4. the Lord knew--not by report, but in the sense of Joh 2:25, for which reason He is here styled "the Lord."Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
How the Pharisees had heard. The Pharisees, here, seem to denote either the members of the Sanhedrim 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. Jn 1:25.
More disciples than John. Though many of the Pharisees came to his baptism-(Matthew Chapter 3.), yet those who were in authority were displeased with the success of John, Jn 1:25. The reasons of this were, probably, the severity and justness of his reproofs Mt 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.
(a) "baptized" Jn 3:22,26
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
Jesus, finding that the Pharisees took offense at his making many disciples, leaves Judea to pass into Galilee, Joh 4:1-3. And passing through Samaria comes to Sychar, and rests at Jacob's well, Joh 4:4-6. 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, vv. 7-24. On his informing her that he was the Messiah, she leaves her pitcher, and goes to inform her townsmen, Joh 4:25-30. His discourse with his disciples in her absence, Joh 4:31-38. Many of the Samaritans believe on him, Joh 4:39-42; He stays two days with them, and goes into Galilee, Joh 4:43-45. He comes to Cana, and heals the son of a nobleman, in consequence of which he believes on him, with his whole family, Joh 4:46-54. Verse 1 Jesus made and baptized, etc. - 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.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 4:1-3
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
John 4:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 4:1
- John 3:26
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
- John 3:22
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- Luke 1:76
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
- 1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
- 1 Corinthians 2:8
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- Acts 10:36
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- James 2:1
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
- Revelation 19:16
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
- Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
27 His disciples marvel.
31 He declares to them his zeal for God's glory.
39 Many Samaritans believe on him.
43 He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum.
the Lord.
Lu 1:76; 2:11; 19:31,34; Ac 10:36; 1Co 2:8; 15:47; 2Co 4:5; Jas 2:1
Re 19:16
that Jesus.
3:22,26
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Context
- John 4:1
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
- John 4:2
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
John 4:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | DE manera que como Jesús entendió que los Fariseos habían oído que Jesús hacía y bautizaba más discípulos que Juan, |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Quand donc le Seigneur connut que les pharisiens avaient entendu dire: Jésus fait et baptise plus de disciples que Jean |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Als nun der Herr erkannte, daß die Pharisäer gehört hatten, daß Jesus mehr Jünger mache und taufe als Johannes |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Ut ergo cognovit Jesus quia audierunt pharisæi quod Jesus plures discipulos facit, et baptizat, quam Joannes |