The general object aimed at in the relation of the story of Nicodemus in chap. 3 is pursued in the account given us in this section of the interview of Jesus, first with the Samaritan woman, and then with the inhabitants of Sychar, who are brought by her to listen to His teaching. The subordinate parts are (1) John 4:1-4, introductory, after the manner of the introduction to the story of Nicodemus in John 2:23-25; (2) John 4:5-26, interview with the Samaritan woman; (3) John 4:27-30, the mission of the woman to her fellow-townsmen; (4) John 4:31-38, the conversation of Jesus with His disciples, in regard to the nature and success of their work; (5) John 4:39-42, the work of Jesus among the inhabitants of Sychar.

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