John 4:12

Good News Translation

It was our ancestor Jacob who gave us this well; he and his children and his flocks all drank from it. You don't claim to be greater than Jacob, do you?”

Cross References

Matthew 12:42

On the Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will stand up and accuse you, because she traveled all the way from her country to listen to King Solomon's wise teaching; and I assure you that there is something here greater than Solomon!

John 4:13

Jesus answered, “Those who drink this water will get thirsty again,

John 4:20

“My Samaritan ancestors worshiped God on this mountain, but you Jews say that Jerusalem is the place where we should worship God.”

John 4:5

In Samaria he came to a town named Sychar, which was not far from the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

John 4:6

Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired out by the trip, sat down by the well. It was about noon.

John 8:53

Our father Abraham died; you do not claim to be greater than Abraham, do you? And the prophets also died. Who do you think you are?”

Hebrews 3:3

A man who builds a house receives more honor than the house itself. In the same way Jesus is worthy of much greater honor than Moses.