John 4:40

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

When the Samaritans came to Him, they urged Jesus to stay with them, so He remained there for two days.

Cross References

Luke 10:39

And she had a sister named Mary who was also sitting at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He said.

Luke 24:29

So, the men urged Him to remain with them, saying, “Stay with us [i.e., overnight], because it is getting late and the day is almost over.” So, He went [to their house] to stay with them.

Luke 8:38

But the man from whom the evil spirits had been driven out begged Jesus to allow him to travel with Him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

John 4:39

Then many Samaritans from Sychar believed in Jesus because of the testimony of the woman, who said, “He told me everything that I ever did.”

John 4:41

And many more people believed [in Jesus] because of His [own] words,

John 4:43

Two days later Jesus left Sychar and went to Galilee.

Acts 16:15

And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, “If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she insisted that we go [to her house].

Acts 8:8

And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip’s ministry].

Revelation 3:20

Look, I am standing at [your] door and knocking; if anyone hears my voice [i.e., the sound of my knocking], and opens the door, I will [surely] come in to him and eat with him and he [will eat] with me.