PART II. (D.) IV. CHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF IN HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY, ETC. (_CONTINUED_) 1. _In Samaria._— (1) To the woman of Samaria as the “living water” (John 4:1); (2) as a discerner of the thoughts of the heart (John 4:17), the result being faith in Him as Messiah; (3) to the disciples, giv... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 4:1. These verses form an historical introductory note prefixed to and explaining our Lord’s ministry in Samaria. He left Judæa to avoid conflict with the Pharisaic party. John 4:2. THOUGH (καίτοιγε = HOWBEIT, AND YET).—This word is intended to indicate a parti... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 4:27. MARVELLED.—The disciples evidently thought that Jesus would conduct Himself outwardly as did the Jewish rabbis. Those teachers said: “Do not prolong conversation with a woman; let no one converse with a woman in the street, not even his own wife” (Lightfo... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 4:43. OUR LORD’S GALILEAN MINISTRY.—Detailed accounts of His work in Galilee are found in the Synoptics (Matthew 4:12; Luke 4:14; Mark 1:14 to Mark 2:14). John 4:44. FOR JESUS HIMSELF TESTIFIED, ETC.—The crux in this passage is the meaning of the words HIS OWN... [ Continue Reading ]