Parallel Verses English Standard Version Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. King James Bible Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. American Standard Version Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father. Douay-Rheims Bible Jesus saith to her: Woman, believe me, that the hour cometh, when you shall neither on this mountain, not in Jerusalem, adore the Father. English Revised Version Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father. Webster's Bible Translation Jesus saith to her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Weymouth New Testament "Believe me," said Jesus, "the time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. John 4:21 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesThe hour cometh (ἔρχεται ὥρα) Rather an hour. There is no article. Is coming; is even now on its way. Shall ye worship (προσκυνήσετε) See on Acts 10:25. The word was used indefinitely in John 4:20. Here with the Father, thus defining true worship. The Father This absolute use of the title the Father is characteristic of John. He speaks of God as the Father, and my Father, more commonly the former. On the distinction between the two Canon Westcott observes: "Generally it may be said that the former title expresses the original relation of God to being, and specially to humanity, in virtue of man's creation in the divine image; and the latter more particularly the relation of the Father to the Son incarnate, and so indirectly to man in virtue of the Incarnation. The former suggests those thoughts which spring from the consideration of the absolute moral connection of man with God; the latter those which spring from what is made known to us, through revelation, of the connection of the Incarnate Son with God and with man." See John 6:45; John 10:30; John 20:21; John 8:18, John 8:19; John 14:6-10; John 15:8. John never uses our Father; only once your Father (John 20:17), and never Father without the article, except in address. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge saith. when. worship. Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. Ephesians 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Cross References Isaiah 66:1 Thus says the LORD: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest? Malachi 1:11 For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the LORD of hosts. John 4:23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. John 5:25 "Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. John 5:28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. John 16:32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. Jump to Previous Believe Declared Hour Jerusalem Jesus Mountain Time Word WorshipJump to Next Believe Declared Hour Jerusalem Jesus Mountain Time Word WorshipLinks John 4:21 NIVJohn 4:21 NLT John 4:21 ESV John 4:21 NASB John 4:21 KJV John 4:21 Bible Apps John 4:21 Biblia Paralela John 4:21 Chinese Bible John 4:21 French Bible John 4:21 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |