John 4:12

Conservative English Version

Our ancestor Jacob dug this well for us, and his family and animals got water from it. Are you greater than Jacob?"

Cross References

Matthew 12:42

The Queen of the South will also stand there with you and condemn you. She traveled a long way to hear Solomon's wisdom, and yet here is something much greater than Solomon.

John 4:13

Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again.

John 4:20

My ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say Jerusalem is the only place to worship."

John 4:5

and on his way he came to the town of Sychar. It was near the field that Jacob had long ago given to his son Joseph.

John 4:6

The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because he was tired from traveling. It was noon, and after Jesus' disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. Jesus asked her, "Would you please give me a drink of water?"

John 8:53

Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?"

Hebrews 3:3

But Jesus deserves more honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house deserves more honor than the house.