John 4:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 4:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 4:40 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 4:40 — KJV
“So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.”
— John 4:40 (KJV)
John 4:40 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 4:40
“And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.”
Shares key themes with John 4:40: come, besought, would
“And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.”
Shares key themes with John 4:40: come, tarry, days
“Or whether it were two days, or a month, or a year, that the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining thereon, the children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not: but when it was taken up, they journeyed.”
Shares key themes with John 4:40: abode, two, days
“But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. over against: Heb. to over against”
Shares key themes with John 4:40: would, tarry, two
“And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do.”
Shares key themes with John 4:40: come, tarry, days
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