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The Bible (Old and New Testaments)

tr. King James translation committee (1611) · published 1611, before 1930 · source

John

John 2:5

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

Plain English · paraphraseHis mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit mater ejus ministris: Quodcumque dixerit vobis, facite.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει η μητηρ αυτου τοις διακονοις ο τι αν λεγη υμιν ποιησατε

John 2:6

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

Plain English · paraphraseThere were six stone water pots there, used in the Jewish way of purifying, each holding two or three large jars.

Latin · Clementine VulgateErant autem ibi lapideæ hydriæ sex positæ secundum purificationem Judæorum, capientes singulæ metretas binas vel ternas.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ησαν δε εκει λιθιναι υδριαι εξ κατα τον καθαρισμον των ιουδαιων κειμεναι χωρουσαι ανα μετρητας δυο η τρεις

John 2:7

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to them, "Fill the water jars with water." They filled them to the top.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit eis Jesus: Implete hydrias aqua. Et impleverunt eas usque ad summum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους γεμισατε τας υδριας υδατος και εγεμισαν αυτας εως ανω

John 2:8

And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he said to them, "Go out now and take this to the master of the feast." And they took it.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt dicit eis Jesus: Haurite nunc, et ferte architriclino. Et tulerunt.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και λεγει αυτοις αντλησατε νυν και φερετε τω αρχιτρικλινω οι δε ηνεγκαν

John 2:9

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

Latin · Clementine VulgateUt autem gustavit architriclinus aquam vinum factam, et non sciebat unde esset, ministri autem sciebant, qui hauserant aquam: vocat sponsum architriclinus,

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ως δε εγευσατο ο αρχιτρικλινος το υδωρ οινον γεγενημενον και ουκ ηδει ποθεν εστιν οι δε διακονοι ηδεισαν οι ηντληκοτες το υδωρ φωνει τον νυμφιον ο αρχιτρικλινος

John 2:10

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd said to him, "At the beginning, everyone serves good wine. When people have drunk a lot, they serve the worse wine. But you have kept the good wine until now."

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet dicit ei: Omnis homo primum bonum vinum ponit et cum inebriati fuerint, tunc id, quod deterius est. Tu autem servasti bonum vinum usque adhuc.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και λεγει αυτω πας ανθρωπος πρωτον τον καλον οινον τιθησιν και οταν μεθυσθωσιν τον ελασσω συ τετηρηκας τον καλον οινον εως αρτι

John 2:11

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

Plain English · paraphraseThis was the first of Jesus’ miracles, done in Cana of Galilee. He showed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHoc fecit initium signorum Jesus in Cana Galilææ; et manifestavit gloriam suam, et crediderunt in eum discipuli ejus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ταυτην εποιησεν αρχην των σημειων ο ιησους εν κανα της γαλιλαιας και εφανερωσεν την δοξαν αυτου και επιστευσαν εις αυτον οι μαθηται αυτου

John 2:12

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePost hoc descendit Capharnaum ipse, et mater ejus, et fratres ejus, et discipuli ejus: et ibi manserunt non multis diebus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μετα τουτο κατεβη εις καφαρναουμ αυτος και η μητηρ αυτου και οι αδελφοι και οι μαθηται αυτου και εκει εμειναν ου πολλας ημερας

John 2:13

And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

Plain English · paraphraseThe Jewish Passover was near, and Jesus went to Jerusalem.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt prope erat Pascha Judæorum, et ascendit Jesus Jerosolymam:

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εγγυς ην το πασχα των ιουδαιων και ανεβη εις ιεροσολυμα ο ιησους

John 2:14

And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet invenit in templo vendentes boves, et oves, et columbas, et numularios sedentes.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ευρεν εν τω ιερω τους πωλουντας βοας και προβατα και περιστερας και τους κερματιστας καθημενους

John 2:15

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt cum fecisset quasi flagellum de funiculis, omnes ejecit de templo, oves quoque, et boves, et numulariorum effudit æs, et mensas subvertit.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ποιησας φραγελλιον εκ σχοινιων παντας εξεβαλεν εκ του ιερου τα τε προβατα και τους βοας και των κολλυβιστων εξεχεεν τα κερματα και τας τραπεζας ανετρεψεν

John 2:16

And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.

Plain English · paraphraseHe said to those selling doves, “Take these things away. Do not make my Father’s house a place of business.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt his qui columbas vendebant, dixit: Auferte ista hinc, et nolite facere domum patris mei, domum negotiationis.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και τοις τας περιστερας πωλουσιν ειπεν αρατε ταυτα εντευθεν μη ποιειτε τον οικον του πατρος μου οικον εμποριου

John 2:17

And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd his disciples remembered that it was written, "The zeal of your house has eaten me up."

Latin · Clementine VulgateRecordati sunt vero discipuli ejus quia scriptum est: Zelus domus tuæ comedit me.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εμνησθησαν οι μαθηται αυτου οτι γεγραμμενον εστιν ο ζηλος του οικου σου καταφαγεται με

John 2:18

Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

Plain English · paraphraseThen the Jews answered and said to him, "What sign do you show to us, since you do these things?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateResponderunt ergo Judæi, et dixerunt ei: Quod signum ostendis nobis, quia hæc facis?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθησαν ουν οι ιουδαιοι και ειπαν αυτω τι σημειον δεικνυεις ημιν οτι ταυτα ποιεις

John 2:19

Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit eis: Solvite templum hoc, et in tribus diebus excitabo illud.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτοις λυσατε τον ναον τουτον και [εν] τρισιν ημεραις εγερω αυτον

John 2:20

Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?

Plain English · paraphraseThen the Jews said, "This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateDixerunt ergo Judæi: Quadraginta et sex annis ædificatum est templum hoc, et tu in tribus diebus excitabis illud?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειπαν ουν οι ιουδαιοι τεσσερακοντα και εξ ετεσιν οικοδομηθη ο ναος ουτος και συ εν τρισιν ημεραις εγερεις αυτον

John 2:21

But he spake of the temple of his body.

Plain English · paraphraseBut he was speaking about the temple that is his body.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIlle autem dicebat de templo corporis sui.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εκεινος δε ελεγεν περι του ναου του σωματος αυτου

John 2:22

When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

Plain English · paraphraseWhen he rose from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this to them. They believed both the scripture and the word that Jesus had said.

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum ergo resurrexisset a mortuis, recordati sunt discipuli ejus, quia hoc dicebat, et crediderunt scripturæ et sermoni quem dixit Jesus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οτε ουν ηγερθη εκ νεκρων εμνησθησαν οι μαθηται αυτου οτι τουτο ελεγεν και επιστευσαν τη γραφη και τω λογω ον ειπεν ο ιησους

John 2:23

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum autem esset Jerosolymis in Pascha in die festo, multi crediderunt in nomine ejus, videntes signa ejus, quæ faciebat.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ως δε ην εν τοις ιεροσολυμοις εν τω πασχα εν τη εορτη πολλοι επιστευσαν εις το ονομα αυτου θεωρουντες αυτου τα σημεια α εποιει

John 2:24

But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

Plain English · paraphraseBut Jesus did not trust himself to them, because he knew all people.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIpse autem Jesus non credebat semetipsum eis, eo quod ipse nosset omnes,

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αυτος δε ιησους ουκ επιστευεν αυτον αυτοις δια το αυτον γινωσκειν παντας

John 2:25

And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he did not need anyone to tell about people, because he knew what was in them.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet quia opus ei non erat ut quis testimonium perhiberet de homine: ipse enim sciebat quid esset in homine.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και οτι ου χρειαν ειχεν ινα τις μαρτυρηση περι του ανθρωπου αυτος γαρ εγινωσκεν τι ην εν τω ανθρωπω

John 3:1

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

Latin · Clementine VulgateErat autem homo ex pharisæis, Nicodemus nomine, princeps Judæorum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ην δε ανθρωπος εκ των φαρισαιων νικοδημος ονομα αυτω αρχων των ιουδαιων

John 3:2

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

Plain English · paraphraseHe came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God, because no one can do these miracles you do unless God is with him."

Latin · Clementine VulgateHic venit ad Jesum nocte, et dixit ei: Rabbi, scimus quia a Deo venisti magister, nemo enim potest hæc signa facere, quæ tu facis, nisi fuerit Deus cum eo.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουτος ηλθεν προς αυτον νυκτος και ειπεν αυτω ραββι οιδαμεν οτι απο θεου εληλυθας διδασκαλος ουδεις γαρ δυναται ταυτα τα σημεια ποιειν α συ ποιεις εαν μη η ο θεος μετ αυτου

John 3:3

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Amen, amen dico tibi, nisi quis renatus fuerit denuo, non potest videre regnum Dei.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτω αμην αμην λεγω σοι εαν μη τις γεννηθη ανωθεν ου δυναται ιδειν την βασιλειαν του θεου

John 3:4

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

Plain English · paraphraseNicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he go back into his mother’s womb a second time and be born again?”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ad eum Nicodemus: Quomodo potest homo nasci, cum sit senex? numquid potest in ventrem matris suæ iterato introire et renasci?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει προς αυτον [ο] νικοδημος πως δυναται ανθρωπος γεννηθηναι γερων ων μη δυναται εις την κοιλιαν της μητρος αυτου δευτερον εισελθειν και γεννηθηναι

John 3:5

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born from water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus: Amen, amen dico tibi, nisi quis renatus fuerit ex aqua, et Spiritu Sancto, non potest introire in regnum Dei.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη [ο] ιησους αμην αμην λεγω σοι εαν μη τις γεννηθη εξ υδατος και πνευματος ου δυναται εισελθειν εις την βασιλειαν του θεου

John 3:6

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Plain English · paraphraseWhat is born from the flesh is flesh, and what is born from the Spirit is spirit.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuod natum est ex carne, caro est: et quod natum est ex spiritu, spiritus est.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881το γεγεννημενον εκ της σαρκος σαρξ εστιν και το γεγεννημενον εκ του πνευματος πνευμα εστιν

John 3:7

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Plain English · paraphraseDo not be surprised when I told you, “You must be born again.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon mireris quia dixi tibi: oportet vos nasci denuo.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μη θαυμασης οτι ειπον σοι δει υμας γεννηθηναι ανωθεν

John 3:8

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Plain English · paraphraseThe wind blows where it wants, and you hear its sound, but you can't tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSpiritus ubi vult spirat, et vocem ejus audis, sed nescis unde veniat, aut quo vadat: sic est omnis qui natus est ex spiritu.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881το πνευμα οπου θελει πνει και την φωνην αυτου ακουεις αλλ ουκ οιδας ποθεν ερχεται και που υπαγει ουτως εστιν πας ο γεγεννημενος εκ του πνευματος

John 3:9

Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

Plain English · paraphraseNicodemus replied, "How can these things be?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Nicodemus, et dixit ei: Quomodo possunt hæc fieri?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη νικοδημος και ειπεν αυτω πως δυναται ταυτα γενεσθαι

John 3:10

Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Tu es magister in Israël, et hæc ignoras?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτω συ ει ο διδασκαλος του ισραηλ και ταυτα ου γινωσκεις

John 3:11

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

Plain English · paraphraseI tell you the truth, we speak about what we know, and we tell you what we have seen. But you do not believe our message.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateamen, amen dico tibi, quia quod scimus loquimur, et quod vidimus testamur, et testimonium nostrum non accipitis.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην αμην λεγω σοι οτι ο οιδαμεν λαλουμεν και ο εωρακαμεν μαρτυρουμεν και την μαρτυριαν ημων ου λαμβανετε

John 3:12

If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

Plain English · paraphraseIf I have told you about things on earth, and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about things in heaven?

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi terrena dixi vobis, et non creditis: quomodo, si dixero vobis cælestia, credetis?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ει τα επιγεια ειπον υμιν και ου πιστευετε πως εαν ειπω υμιν τα επουρανια πιστευσετε

John 3:13

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt nemo ascendit in cælum, nisi qui descendit de cælo, Filius hominis, qui est in cælo.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ουδεις αναβεβηκεν εις τον ουρανον ει μη ο εκ του ουρανου καταβας ο υιος του ανθρωπου

John 3:14

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt sicut Moyses exaltavit serpentem in deserto, ita exaltari oportet Filium hominis:

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και καθως μωυσης υψωσεν τον οφιν εν τη ερημω ουτως υψωθηναι δει τον υιον του ανθρωπου

John 3:15

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateut omnis qui credit in ipsum, non pereat, sed habeat vitam æternam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ινα πας ο πιστευων εν αυτω εχη ζωην αιωνιον

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Plain English · paraphraseGod loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not be lost but will have eternal life.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSic enim Deus dilexit mundum, ut Filium suum unigenitum daret: ut omnis qui credit in eum, non pereat, sed habeat vitam æternam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουτως γαρ ηγαπησεν ο θεος τον κοσμον ωστε τον υιον τον μονογενη εδωκεν ινα πας ο πιστευων εις αυτον μη αποληται αλλα εχη ζωην αιωνιον

John 3:17

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Plain English · paraphraseGod did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world. He sent him so that the world might be saved through him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon enim misit Deus Filium suum in mundum, ut judicet mundum, sed ut salvetur mundus per ipsum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ου γαρ απεστειλεν ο θεος τον υιον εις τον κοσμον ινα κρινη τον κοσμον αλλ ινα σωθη ο κοσμος δι αυτου

John 3:18

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui credit in eum, non judicatur; qui autem non credit, jam judicatus est: quia non credit in nomine unigeniti Filii Dei.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο πιστευων εις αυτον ου κρινεται ο μη πιστευων ηδη κεκριται οτι μη πεπιστευκεν εις το ονομα του μονογενους υιου του θεου

John 3:19

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Plain English · paraphraseThis is the judgment: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness more than light, because their deeds were evil.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHoc est autem judicium: quia lux venit in mundum, et dilexerunt homines magis tenebras quam lucem: erant enim eorum mala opera.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αυτη δε εστιν η κρισις οτι το φως εληλυθεν εις τον κοσμον και ηγαπησαν οι ανθρωποι μαλλον το σκοτος η το φως ην γαρ αυτων πονηρα τα εργα

John 3:20

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

Plain English · paraphraseEveryone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, so that their deeds will not be exposed.

Latin · Clementine VulgateOmnis enim qui male agit, odit lucem, et non venit ad lucem, ut non arguantur opera ejus:

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πας γαρ ο φαυλα πρασσων μισει το φως και ουκ ερχεται προς το φως ινα μη ελεγχθη τα εργα αυτου

John 3:21

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Plain English · paraphraseBut the one who does what is right comes into the light, so that it can be seen clearly that their actions are done in God.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatequi autem facit veritatem, venit ad lucem, ut manifestentur opera ejus, quia in Deo sunt facta.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε ποιων την αληθειαν ερχεται προς το φως ινα φανερωθη αυτου τα εργα οτι εν θεω εστιν ειργασμενα

John 3:22

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Plain English · paraphraseAfter these things, Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judaea. There he stayed with them and baptized.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePost hæc venit Jesus et discipuli ejus in terram Judæam: et illic demorabatur cum eis, et baptizabat.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μετα ταυτα ηλθεν ο ιησους και οι μαθηται αυτου εις την ιουδαιαν γην και εκει διετριβεν μετ αυτων και εβαπτιζεν

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People came and were baptized.

Latin · Clementine VulgateErat autem et Joannes baptizans, in Ænnon, juxta Salim: quia aquæ multæ erant illic, et veniebant et baptizabantur.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ην δε και [ο] ιωαννης βαπτιζων εν αινων εγγυς του σαλειμ οτι υδατα πολλα ην εκει και παρεγινοντο και εβαπτιζοντο

John 3:24

For John was not yet cast into prison.

Plain English · paraphraseFor John had not yet been put in prison.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNondum enim missus fuerat Joannes in carcerem.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουπω γαρ ην βεβλημενος εις την φυλακην ιωαννης

John 3:25

Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.

Latin · Clementine VulgateFacta est autem quæstio ex discipulis Joannis cum Judæis de purificatione.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εγενετο ουν ζητησις εκ των μαθητων ιωαννου μετα ιουδαιου περι καθαρισμου

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.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt venerunt ad Joannem, et dixerunt ei: Rabbi, qui erat tecum trans Jordanem, cui tu testimonium perhibuisti, ecce hic baptizat, et omnes veniunt ad eum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ηλθαν προς τον ιωαννην και ειπαν αυτω ραββι ος ην μετα σου περαν του ιορδανου ω συ μεμαρτυρηκας ιδε ουτος βαπτιζει και παντες ερχονται προς αυτον

John 3:27

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

Plain English · paraphraseJohn answered, "No one can receive anything unless it is given to him from heaven."

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Joannes, et dixit: Non potest homo accipere quidquam, nisi fuerit ei datum de cælo.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιωαννης και ειπεν ου δυναται ανθρωπος λαμβανειν ουδεν εαν μη η δεδομενον αυτω εκ του ουρανου

John 3:28

Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

Plain English · paraphraseYou yourselves can testify that I said, "I am not the Messiah, but I was sent ahead of him."

Latin · Clementine VulgateIpsi vos mihi testimonium perhibetis, quod dixerim: Non sum ego Christus: sed quia missus sum ante illum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αυτοι υμεις μοι μαρτυρειτε οτι ειπον [εγω] ουκ ειμι εγω ο χριστος αλλ οτι απεσταλμενος ειμι εμπροσθεν εκεινου

John 3:29

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

Plain English · paraphraseThe one who has the bride is the bridegroom. But the bridegroom’s friend, who stands and listens, is very happy because of the bridegroom’s voice. So my joy is complete.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui habet sponsam, sponsus est: amicus autem sponsi, qui stat, et audit eum, gaudio gaudet propter vocem sponsi. Hoc ergo gaudium meum impletum est.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο εχων την νυμφην νυμφιος εστιν ο δε φιλος του νυμφιου ο εστηκως και ακουων αυτου χαρα χαιρει δια την φωνην του νυμφιου αυτη ουν η χαρα η εμη πεπληρωται

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Plain English · paraphraseHe must grow greater, but I must grow smaller.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIllum oportet crescere, me autem minui.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εκεινον δει αυξανειν εμε δε ελαττουσθαι

John 3:31

He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.

Plain English · paraphraseThe one who comes from above is greater than all. The one who belongs to the earth is earthly and speaks about the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui desursum venit, super omnes est. Qui est de terra, de terra est, et de terra loquitur. Qui de cælo venit, super omnes est.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο ανωθεν ερχομενος επανω παντων εστιν ο ων εκ της γης εκ της γης εστιν και εκ της γης λαλει ο εκ του ουρανου ερχομενος επανω παντων εστιν

John 3:32

And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd what he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no one receives his testimony.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt quod vidit, et audivit, hoc testatur: et testimonium ejus nemo accipit.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο εωρακεν και ηκουσεν τουτο μαρτυρει και την μαρτυριαν αυτου ουδεις λαμβανει

John 3:33

He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

Plain English · paraphraseThe one who has received his testimony has confirmed that God is true.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui accepit ejus testimonium signavit, quia Deus verax est.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο λαβων αυτου την μαρτυριαν εσφραγισεν οτι ο θεος αληθης εστιν

John 3:34

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuem enim misit Deus, verba Dei loquitur: non enim ad mensuram dat Deus spiritum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ον γαρ απεστειλεν ο θεος τα ρηματα του θεου λαλει ου γαρ εκ μετρου διδωσιν το πνευμα

John 3:35

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

Plain English · paraphraseThe Father loves the Son and has given him all things.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePater diligit Filium et omnia dedit in manu ejus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο πατηρ αγαπα τον υιον και παντα δεδωκεν εν τη χειρι αυτου

John 3:36

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Plain English · paraphraseWhoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever does not believe in the Son will not see life. But God’s anger remains on him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui credit in Filium, habet vitam æternam; qui autem incredulus est Filio, non videbit vitam, sed ira Dei manet super eum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο πιστευων εις τον υιον εχει ζωην αιωνιον ο δε απειθων τω υιω ουκ οψεται ζωην αλλ η οργη του θεου μενει επ αυτον

John 4:1

When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

Latin · Clementine VulgateUt ergo cognovit Jesus quia audierunt pharisæi quod Jesus plures discipulos facit, et baptizat, quam Joannes

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ως ουν εγνω ο κυριος οτι ηκουσαν οι φαρισαιοι οτι ιησους πλειονας μαθητας ποιει και βαπτιζει [η] ιωαννης

John 4:2

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

Latin · Clementine Vulgate(quamquam Jesus non baptizaret, sed discipuli ejus),

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881καιτοιγε ιησους αυτος ουκ εβαπτιζεν αλλ οι μαθηται αυτου

John 4:3

He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.

Plain English · paraphraseHe left Judea and went back to Galilee.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatereliquit Judæam, et abiit iterum in Galilæam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αφηκεν την ιουδαιαν και απηλθεν παλιν εις την γαλιλαιαν

John 4:4

And he must needs go through Samaria.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he had to go through Samaria.

Latin · Clementine VulgateOportebat autem eum transire per Samariam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εδει δε αυτον διερχεσθαι δια της σαμαριας

John 4:5

Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

Plain English · paraphraseThen he came to a city in Samaria called Sychar, near the piece of land that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVenit ergo in civitatem Samariæ, quæ dicitur Sichar, juxta prædium quod dedit Jacob Joseph filio suo.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ερχεται ουν εις πολιν της σαμαριας λεγομενην συχαρ πλησιον του χωριου ο εδωκεν ιακωβ [τω] ιωσηφ τω υιω αυτου

John 4:6

Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.

Plain English · paraphraseJacob’s well was there. Jesus, tired from his journey, sat there by the well. It was about noon.

Latin · Clementine VulgateErat autem ibi fons Jacob. Jesus ergo fatigatus ex itinere, sedebat sic supra fontem. Hora erat quasi sexta.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ην δε εκει πηγη του ιακωβ ο ουν ιησους κεκοπιακως εκ της οδοιποριας εκαθεζετο ουτως επι τη πηγη ωρα ην ως εκτη

John 4:7

There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

Plain English · paraphraseA woman from Samaria came to get water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."

Latin · Clementine VulgateVenit mulier de Samaria haurire aquam. Dicit ei Jesus: Da mihi bibere.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ερχεται γυνη εκ της σαμαριας αντλησαι υδωρ λεγει αυτη ο ιησους δος μοι πειν

John 4:8

(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)

Plain English · paraphrase(For his disciples had gone to the city to buy food.)

Latin · Clementine Vulgate(Discipuli enim ejus abierant in civitatem ut cibos emerent.)

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οι γαρ μαθηται αυτου απεληλυθεισαν εις την πολιν ινα τροφας αγορασωσιν

John 4:9

Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Plain English · paraphraseThen the woman from Samaria said to him, "How is it that you, being a Jew, ask me for a drink? I am a woman from Samaria. The Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ergo ei mulier illa Samaritana: Quomodo tu, Judæus cum sis, bibere a me poscis, quæ sum mulier Samaritana? non enim coutuntur Judæi Samaritanis.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει ουν αυτω η γυνη η σαμαρειτις πως συ ιουδαιος ων παρ εμου πειν αιτεις γυναικος σαμαρειτιδος ουσης [ου γαρ συγχρωνται ιουδαιοι σαμαρειταις]

John 4:10

Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Si scires donum Dei, et quis est qui dicit tibi: Da mihi bibere, tu forsitan petisses ab eo, et dedisset tibi aquam vivam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτη ει ηδεις την δωρεαν του θεου και τις εστιν ο λεγων σοι δος μοι πειν συ αν ητησας αυτον και εδωκεν αν σοι υδωρ ζων

John 4:11

The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman said to him, "Sir, you have no bucket and the well is deep. Where then do you get this living water?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei mulier: Domine, neque in quo haurias habes, et puteus altus est: unde ergo habes aquam vivam?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω κυριε ουτε αντλημα εχεις και το φρεαρ εστιν βαθυ ποθεν ουν εχεις το υδωρ το ζων

John 4:12

Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

Plain English · paraphraseAre you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, and his children, and his livestock?

Latin · Clementine VulgateNumquid tu major es patre nostro Jacob, qui dedit nobis puteum, et ipse ex eo bibit, et filii ejus, et pecora ejus?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μη συ μειζων ει του πατρος ημων ιακωβ ος εδωκεν ημιν το φρεαρ και αυτος εξ αυτου επιεν και οι υιοι αυτου και τα θρεμματα αυτου

John 4:13

Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered her, “Whoever drinks this water will thirst again.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Omnis qui bibit ex aqua hac, sitiet iterum; qui autem biberit ex aqua quam ego dabo ei, non sitiet in æternum:

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτη πας ο πινων εκ του υδατος τουτου διψησει παλιν

John 4:14

But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Plain English · paraphraseBut whoever drinks the water I give them will never be thirsty again. The water I give will become in them a well of water that flows up to eternal life.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatesed aqua quam ego dabo ei, fiet in eo fons aquæ salientis in vitam æternam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ος δ αν πιη εκ του υδατος ου εγω δωσω αυτω ου μη διψησει εις τον αιωνα αλλα το υδωρ ο δωσω αυτω γενησεται εν αυτω πηγη υδατος αλλομενου εις ζωην αιωνιον

John 4:15

The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so I will never be thirsty again and won't have to come here to draw water."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ad eum mulier: Domine, da mihi hanc aquam, ut non sitiam, neque veniam huc haurire.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει προς αυτον η γυνη κυριε δος μοι τουτο το υδωρ ινα μη διψω μηδε διερχωμαι ενθαδε αντλειν

John 4:16

Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Vade, voca virum tuum, et veni huc.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτη υπαγε φωνησον σου τον ανδρα και ελθε ενθαδε

John 4:17

The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman answered, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right to say, 'I have no husband.'"

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit mulier, et dixit: Non habeo virum. Dicit ei Jesus: Bene dixisti, quia non habeo virum;

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη η γυνη και ειπεν [αυτω] ουκ εχω ανδρα λεγει αυτη ο ιησους καλως ειπες οτι ανδρα ουκ εχω

John 4:18

For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.

Plain English · paraphraseYou have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. In that, you spoke the truth.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatequinque enim viros habuisti, et nunc, quem habes, non est tuus vir: hoc vere dixisti.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πεντε γαρ ανδρας εσχες και νυν ον εχεις ουκ εστιν σου ανηρ τουτο αληθες ειρηκας

John 4:19

The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman said to him, "Sir, I can see that you are a prophet."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei mulier: Domine, video quia propheta es tu.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω η γυνη κυριε θεωρω οτι προφητης ει συ

John 4:20

Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

Plain English · paraphraseOur ancestors worshipped on this mountain. You say that the place for worship is in Jerusalem.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePatres nostri in monte hoc adoraverunt, et vos dicitis, quia Jerosolymis est locus ubi adorare oportet.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οι πατερες ημων εν τω ορει τουτω προσεκυνησαν και υμεις λεγετε οτι εν ιεροσολυμοις εστιν ο τοπος οπου προσκυνειν δει

John 4:21

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the time is coming when you will not worship the Father either on this mountain or in Jerusalem."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Mulier, crede mihi, quia venit hora, quando neque in monte hoc, neque in Jerosolymis adorabitis Patrem.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτη ο ιησους πιστευε μοι γυναι οτι ερχεται ωρα οτε ουτε εν τω ορει τουτω ουτε εν ιεροσολυμοις προσκυνησετε τω πατρι

John 4:22

Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Plain English · paraphraseYou worship what you do not know. We know what we worship. Salvation comes from the Jews.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVos adoratis quod nescitis: nos adoramus quod scimus, quia salus ex Judæis est.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881υμεις προσκυνειτε ο ουκ οιδατε ημεις προσκυνουμεν ο οιδαμεν οτι η σωτηρια εκ των ιουδαιων εστιν

John 4:23

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Plain English · paraphraseBut the time is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father seeks such people to worship him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSed venit hora, et nunc est, quando veri adoratores adorabunt Patrem in spiritu et veritate. Nam et Pater tales quærit, qui adorent eum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αλλα ερχεται ωρα και νυν εστιν οτε οι αληθινοι προσκυνηται προσκυνησουσιν τω πατρι εν πνευματι και αληθεια και γαρ ο πατηρ τοιουτους ζητει τους προσκυνουντας αυτον

John 4:24

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSpiritus est Deus: et eos qui adorant eum, in spiritu et veritate oportet adorare.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πνευμα ο θεος και τους προσκυνουντας αυτον εν πνευματι και αληθεια δει προσκυνειν

John 4:25

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman said to him, "I know the Messiah is coming, called the Christ. When he comes, he will tell us everything."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei mulier: Scio quia Messias venit (qui dicitur Christus): cum ergo venerit ille, nobis annuntiabit omnia.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω η γυνη οιδα οτι μεσσιας ερχεται ο λεγομενος χριστος οταν ελθη εκεινος αναγγελει ημιν απαντα

John 4:26

Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus says to her, I, the one speaking to you, am he.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Ego sum, qui loquor tecum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτη ο ιησους εγω ειμι ο λαλων σοι

John 4:27

And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?

Plain English · paraphraseAnd after this, his disciples came and were amazed that he was speaking with the woman. But no one asked, What are you looking for? or, Why are you talking with her?

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt continuo venerunt discipuli ejus, et mirabantur quia cum muliere loquebatur. Nemo tamen dixit: Quid quæris? aut, Quid loqueris cum ea?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και επι τουτω ηλθαν οι μαθηται αυτου και εθαυμαζον οτι μετα γυναικος ελαλει ουδεις μεντοι ειπεν τι ζητεις η τι λαλεις μετ αυτης

John 4:28

The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

Plain English · paraphraseThe woman left her water jar and went into the city. She said to the men,

Latin · Clementine VulgateReliquit ergo hydriam suam mulier, et abiit in civitatem, et dicit illis hominibus:

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αφηκεν ουν την υδριαν αυτης η γυνη και απηλθεν εις την πολιν και λεγει τοις ανθρωποις

John 4:29

Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

Plain English · paraphraseCome, see a man who told me everything I have ever done. Is this not the Christ?

Latin · Clementine VulgateVenite, et videte hominem qui dixit mihi omnia quæcumque feci: numquid ipse est Christus?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881δευτε ιδετε ανθρωπον ος ειπεν μοι παντα α εποιησα μητι ουτος εστιν ο χριστος

John 4:30

Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

Plain English · paraphraseThen they left the city and came to him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateExierunt ergo de civitate et veniebant ad eum.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εξηλθον εκ της πολεως και ηρχοντο προς αυτον

John 4:31

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

Plain English · paraphraseWhile this was happening, his disciples urged him, saying, "Master, eat."

Latin · Clementine VulgateInterea rogabant eum discipuli, dicentes: Rabbi, manduca.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εν τω μεταξυ ηρωτων αυτον οι μαθηται λεγοντες ραββι φαγε

John 4:32

But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.

Plain English · paraphraseBut he said to them, I have food to eat that you do not know about.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIlle autem dicit eis: Ego cibum habeo manducare, quem vos nescitis.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε ειπεν αυτοις εγω βρωσιν εχω φαγειν ην υμεις ουκ οιδατε

John 4:33

Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?

Plain English · paraphraseTherefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought him anything to eat?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicebant ergo discipuli ad invicem: Numquid aliquis attulit ei manducare?

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ελεγον ουν οι μαθηται προς αλληλους μη τις ηνεγκεν αυτω φαγειν

John 4:34

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of the one who sent me, and to finish his work."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit eis Jesus: Meus cibus est ut faciam voluntatem ejus qui misit me, ut perficiam opus ejus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους εμον βρωμα εστιν ινα ποιησω το θελημα του πεμψαντος με και τελειωσω αυτου το εργον

John 4:35

Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNonne vos dicitis quod adhuc quatuor menses sunt, et messis venit? Ecce dico vobis: levate oculos vestros, et videte regiones, quia albæ sunt jam ad messem.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουχ υμεις λεγετε οτι ετι τετραμηνος εστιν και ο θερισμος ερχεται ιδου λεγω υμιν επαρατε τους οφθαλμους υμων και θεασασθε τας χωρας οτι λευκαι εισιν προς θερισμον ηδη

John 4:36

And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd the one who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that both the one who sows and the one who reaps may rejoice together.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt qui metit, mercedem accipit, et congregat fructum in vitam æternam: ut et qui seminat, simul gaudeat, et qui metit.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο θεριζων μισθον λαμβανει και συναγει καρπον εις ζωην αιωνιον ινα ο σπειρων ομου χαιρη και ο θεριζων

John 4:37

And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd here the saying is true: one plants, and another harvests.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIn hoc enim est verbum verum: quia alius est qui seminat, et alius est qui metit.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εν γαρ τουτω ο λογος εστιν αληθινος οτι αλλος εστιν ο σπειρων και αλλος ο θεριζων

John 4:38

I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

Plain English · paraphraseI sent you to harvest what you did not work for: others worked hard, and you have taken the results of their work.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEgo misi vos metere quod vos non laborastis: alii laboraverunt, et vos in labores eorum introistis.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εγω απεστειλα υμας θεριζειν ο ουχ υμεις κεκοπιακατε αλλοι κεκοπιακασιν και υμεις εις τον κοπον αυτων εισεληλυθατε

John 4:39

And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd many of the Samaritans in that city believed in him because of the woman’s testimony: "He told me everything I ever did."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEx civitate autem illa multi crediderunt in eum Samaritanorum, propter verbum mulieris testimonium perhibentis: Quia dixit mihi omnia quæcumque feci.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εκ δε της πολεως εκεινης πολλοι επιστευσαν εις αυτον των σαμαρειτων δια τον λογον της γυναικος μαρτυρουσης οτι ειπεν μοι παντα α εποιησα

John 4:40

So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

Plain English · paraphraseSo when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he remained there for two days.

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum venissent ergo ad illum Samaritani, rogaverunt eum ut ibi maneret. Et mansit ibi duos dies.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ως ουν ηλθον προς αυτον οι σαμαρειται ηρωτων αυτον μειναι παρ αυτοις και εμεινεν εκει δυο ημερας

John 4:41

And many more believed because of his own word;

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt multo plures crediderunt in eum propter sermonem ejus.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και πολλω πλειους επιστευσαν δια τον λογον αυτου

John 4:42

And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of your words. For we have heard him ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Christ, the Saviour of the world."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt mulieri dicebant: Quia jam non propter tuam loquelam credimus: ipsi enim audivimus, et scimus quia hic est vere Salvator mundi.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τη τε γυναικι ελεγον [οτι] ουκετι δια την σην λαλιαν πιστευομεν αυτοι γαρ ακηκοαμεν και οιδαμεν οτι ουτος εστιν αληθως ο σωτηρ του κοσμου

John 4:43

Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.

Plain English · paraphraseAfter two days, he left and went to Galilee.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePost duos autem dies exiit inde, et abiit in Galilæam.

Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μετα δε τας δυο ημερας εξηλθεν εκειθεν εις την γαλιλαιαν