John 4:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that he was winning and baptizing more followers than John was.

Cross References

John 3:26

They went to John and said, “Rabbi, you spoke about a man when you were with him east of the Jordan. He is now baptizing people, and everyone is going to him.”

John 3:22

Later, Jesus and his disciples went to Judea, where he stayed with them for a while and was baptizing people.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We are not preaching about ourselves. Our message is that Jesus Christ is Lord. He also sent us to be your servants.

1 Corinthians 15:47

The first man was made from the dust of the earth, but the second man came from heaven.

1 Corinthians 2:8

The rulers of this world didn't know anything about this wisdom. If they had known about it, they would not have nailed the glorious Lord to a cross.

Acts 10:36

This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.

Revelation 19:16

On the part of the robe that covered his thigh was written, “KING OF KINGS AND Lord OF LordS.”

James 2:1

My friends, if you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, you won't treat some people better than others.

Luke 2:11

This very day in King David's hometown a Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord.

Luke 19:34

They answered, “The Lord needs it.”

Luke 19:31

If anyone asks why you are doing this, just say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”

Luke 1:76

You, my son, will be called the prophet of God Most High. You will go ahead of the Lord to get everything ready for him.

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw the woman, he felt sorry for her and said, “Don't cry!”

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to tell the good news without using words that sound wise and would make the cross of Christ lose its power.