New International Version They came out of the town and made their way toward him. New Living Translation So the people came streaming from the village to see him. English Standard Version They went out of the town and were coming to him. Berean Standard Bible So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus. Berean Literal Bible They went out of the city and were coming to Him. King James Bible Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. New King James Version Then they went out of the city and came to Him. New American Standard Bible They left the city and were coming to Him. NASB 1995 They went out of the city, and were coming to Him. NASB 1977 They went out of the city, and were coming to Him. Legacy Standard Bible They went out of the city, and were coming to Him. Amplified Bible So the people left the city and were coming to Him. Berean Annotated Bible So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus. Christian Standard Bible They left the town and made their way to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible They left the town and made their way to Him. American Standard Version They went out of the city, and were coming to him. Contemporary English Version Everyone in town went out to see Jesus. English Revised Version They went out of the city, and were coming to him. GOD'S WORD® Translation The people left the city and went to meet Jesus. Good News Translation So they left the town and went to Jesus. International Standard Version The people left the town and started on their way to him. NET Bible So they left the town and began coming to him. New Heart English Bible They went out of the city, and were coming to him. Webster's Bible Translation Then they went out of the city, and came to him. Weymouth New Testament They left the town and set out to go to Him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they left the town and made their way toward Jesus. World English Bible They went out of the city, and were coming to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey went forth therefore out of the city, and were coming to Him. Berean Literal Bible They went out of the city and were coming to Him. Young's Literal Translation They went forth therefore out of the city, and were coming unto him. Smith's Literal Translation Then went they forth out of the city, and came to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey went therefore out of the city, and came unto him. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, they went out of the city and came to him. New American Bible They went out of the town and came to him. New Revised Standard Version They left the city and were on their way to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the men went out of the city, and came to him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the men departed from the city and they came to him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen they went out of the city and came to him. Godbey New Testament They came out from the city, and came to Him. Haweis New Testament Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. Mace New Testament so they went out of the city, and came to him. Weymouth New Testament They left the town and set out to go to Him. Worrell New Testament They went forth out of the city, and were coming to Him. Worsley New Testament They therefore went out of the city, and came to Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Disciples Return and Marvel…29“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” 30So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus. 31Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.”… Cross References So they left the town Mark 6:33 But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Mark 3:8 Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. and made their way John 6:24-25 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him. / When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” Matthew 14:35-36 And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. Mark 2:3-4 Then a paralytic was brought to Him, carried by four men. / Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat. toward Jesus. Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 12:21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” John 1:35-37 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. John 3:26-30 So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” / John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. / You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ … John 7:31 Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” John 12:19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Matthew 3:5-6 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. / Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Matthew 11:7-9 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. Mark 1:5 People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Treasury of Scripture Then they went out of the city, and came to him. Isaiah 60:8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? Matthew 2:1-3 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, … Matthew 8:11,12 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… Jump to Previous City Forth WayJump to Next City Forth WayJohn 4 1. Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.27. His disciples marvel. 31. He declares to them his zeal for God's glory. 39. Many Samaritans believe on him. 43. He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum. So they left the town The people of Sychar responded promptly to the Samaritan woman’s report about Jesus. Though Samaritans were alienated from the Jews because of their mixed ancestry and differing worship practices, her encounter with Jesus stirred the town to seek Him personally. Mrk 6:33 But many people saw them leaving and recognized them.… and made their way The townspeople went together with deliberate interest, leaving their ordinary work to investigate the woman’s testimony. Their response shows that her changed understanding of Jesus had become a matter of public concern. Jhn 6:24-25 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples… toward Jesus. Jesus Himself was the center of their search. The Samaritans came to the One who knew the woman’s life and offered the living water of eternal life. Their approach anticipates the gathering of people beyond Israel to the Messiah. Mat 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Samaritan WomanA central figure in John 4, she encounters Jesus at Jacob's well. Her testimony about Jesus prompts the townspeople to seek Him. 2. The Disciples They are with Jesus during this encounter but initially miss the significance of His conversation with the Samaritan woman. 3. The Townspeople of Sychar Residents of the Samaritan town who respond to the woman's testimony by going to see Jesus for themselves. 4. Jesus The Messiah, who reveals His identity to the Samaritan woman and offers her "living water." 5. Sychar A Samaritan town near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph, significant for its historical and religious context. Teaching Points The Power of Personal TestimonyThe Samaritan woman's encounter with Jesus transformed her life and led her to share her experience, prompting others to seek Jesus. Our personal testimonies can be powerful tools for evangelism. Breaking Cultural Barriers Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman demonstrates His willingness to break cultural and social barriers. As followers of Christ, we are called to reach out to all people, regardless of societal divisions. Seeking Jesus Personally The townspeople's decision to go and see Jesus for themselves underscores the importance of personal faith. We must encourage others to have their own encounters with Christ. The Role of Community in Faith The response of the Samaritan community shows the impact of collective seeking and belief. Engaging in community can strengthen and affirm individual faith journeys. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 4:30?2. How does John 4:30 inspire us to seek Jesus in our daily lives? 3. What does the crowd's action in John 4:30 reveal about their faith? 4. How can we emulate the Samaritan response to Jesus in John 4:30? 5. What other biblical instances show people seeking Jesus like in John 4:30? 6. How can John 4:30 encourage us to lead others to Christ today? 7. What is the significance of the people going out to see Jesus in John 4:30? 8. How does John 4:30 illustrate the impact of Jesus' message on the Samaritans? 9. Why did the Samaritans respond so quickly to the woman's testimony in John 4:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 4? (30) Came unto him.--Literally, were coming unto Him. They were still on the way when the conversation in John 4:31-38 took place. The general expectation of the Messiah, and the receptive spirit of the Samaritans, is shown in her alacrity to go and tell the men of the place, and in their desire at once to see Him for themselves. Many, indeed, were convinced by her statement only (John 4:39-40).Verse 30. - They went out of the city, and were coming on their way towards him. The vividness of the picture is remarkable, and is made more so by observing the tense of ἤρχοντο. The men were already crossing the green fields that lay between Sychar and Jacob's well. This remarkable touch explains the conversation that immediately follows. We have the twofold scene depicted: on the one side, the disciples eager for their meal, and absorbed for the moment with thoughts of "terrene provender," unconscious of the vast yearnings of their Lord, and his passion for the regeneration and saving of men; and on the other side, the immediate effect, produced neither by signs nor wonders, but by his word only, on a few susceptible souls, who appeared to him living representatives and firstfruits of a redeemed humanity. John 4:30 portrays a community stirred by firsthand witness, abandoning the familiar, and advancing together straight to Christ. Their swift, purposeful movement models how conviction becomes action, perseverance, and Christ-centered focus for every believer today. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [So] they leftἐξῆλθον (exēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. town πόλεως (poleōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. made their way ἤρχοντο (ērchonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. toward πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [Jesus]. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources John 4:30 Blue Letter BibleJohn 4:30 Bible Gateway John 4:30 Bible.com John 4:30 NIV |



