John 4:40
New International Version
So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days.

New Living Translation
When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay in their village. So he stayed for two days,

English Standard Version
So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days.

Berean Standard Bible
So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore when the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to abide with them, and He stayed there two days.

King James Bible
So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

New King James Version
So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

New American Standard Bible
So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

NASB 1995
So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

NASB 1977
So when the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

Legacy Standard Bible
So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

Amplified Bible
So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they asked Him to remain with them; and He stayed there two days.

Christian Standard Bible
So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed there two days.

American Standard Version
So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.

Contemporary English Version
They came and asked him to stay in their town, and he stayed on for two days.

English Revised Version
So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So when the Samaritans went to Jesus, they asked him to stay with them. He stayed in Samaria for two days.

Good News Translation
So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them, and Jesus stayed there two days.

International Standard Version
So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there for two days.

Majority Standard Bible
So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.

NET Bible
So when the Samaritans came to him, they began asking him to stay with them. He stayed there two days,

New Heart English Bible
So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.

Webster's Bible Translation
So when the Samaritans had come to him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

Weymouth New Testament
When however the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him on all sides to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

World English Bible
So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
When, then, the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to remain with them, and He remained there two days;

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore when the Samaritans came to Him, they were asking Him to abide with them, and He stayed there two days.

Young's Literal Translation
When, then, the Samaritans came unto him, they were asking him to remain with them, and he remained there two days;

Smith's Literal Translation
When therefore the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to remain with them: and he remained there two days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So when the Samaritans were come to him, they desired that he would tarry there. And he abode there two days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, when the Samaritans had come to him, they petitioned him to lodge there. And he lodged there for two days.

New American Bible
When the Samaritans came to him, they invited him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days.

New Revised Standard Version
So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there two days.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them; and he stayed with them two days.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when those Samaritans came to him, they requested of him that he would stay with them, and he was with them for two days.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
When, therefore, the Samaritans came to him, they besought him to abide with them. And he abode there two days.

Godbey New Testament
and He remained there two days:

Haweis New Testament
So on this the Samaritans came to him, and besought him to abide with them: and he tarried there two days.

Mace New Testament
so that when the Samaritans were come to him, they desired him to stay with them: and he stay'd there two days.

Weymouth New Testament
When however the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him on all sides to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.

Worrell New Testament
When, therefore, the Samaritans came to Him, they kept asking Him to abide with them: and He abode there two days.

Worsley New Testament
Therefore when the Samaritans came to Him, they desired Him to stay with them: and He staid there two days.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Many Samaritans Believe
39Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days. 41And many more believed because of His message.…

Cross References
John 1:39
“Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour.

John 7:37-39
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.

John 6:68-69
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

John 8:30-32
As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him. / So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. / Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 10:40-42
Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. / Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.” / And many in that place believed in Jesus.

John 11:45
Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.

John 12:20-22
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” / Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

Acts 8:5-8
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. ...

Acts 10:24-27
The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. / As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” ...

Acts 17:11-12
Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. / As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.

Matthew 15:29-31
Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. / Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 4:42-44
At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place, and the crowds were looking for Him. They came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving. / But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” / And He continued to preach in the synagogues of Judea.

Luke 19:5-7
When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” / So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully. / And all who saw this began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinful man!”

Mark 6:54-56
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus / and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. / And wherever He went—villages and towns and countrysides—they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.

Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. / When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. / Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So when the Samaritans were come to him, they sought him that he would tarry with them: and he stayed there two days.

they.

Genesis 32:26
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

Song of Solomon 3:4
It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

he abode.

Luke 19:5-10
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house…

2 Corinthians 6:1,2
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain…

Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

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John 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 when the Samaritans came to Him
The phrase "Samaritans came to Him" is significant in the context of Jewish-Samaritan relations during the time of Jesus. The Samaritans were a group that descended from Israelites who had intermarried with foreign settlers. They were often despised by the Jews due to their mixed heritage and differing religious practices. The Greek word for "came" (ἦλθον, ēlthon) implies a deliberate action, suggesting that the Samaritans were drawn to Jesus with purpose and intent. This reflects the breaking down of social and religious barriers, as Jesus' message transcends ethnic divisions, inviting all to come to Him.

they asked Him to stay with them
The act of asking Jesus to "stay" (μείναι, meinai) is profound, as it indicates a desire for deeper engagement and relationship. In the cultural context, hospitality was a significant gesture, and inviting someone to stay was an expression of acceptance and honor. The Samaritans' request shows their openness to Jesus' teachings and their willingness to embrace Him despite the prevailing prejudices of the time. This moment foreshadows the inclusivity of the Gospel, which is extended to all people, regardless of their background.

and He stayed two days
Jesus' decision to "stay" (ἔμεινεν, emeinen) for "two days" is a testament to His willingness to engage with those who were considered outsiders by the Jewish community. The number "two" can symbolize witness and testimony in biblical numerology, suggesting that Jesus' presence among the Samaritans served as a powerful testimony to His mission of reconciliation and unity. By spending time with the Samaritans, Jesus exemplifies the breaking down of barriers and the extension of God's love to all humanity. His actions here are a precursor to the Great Commission, where the Gospel is to be preached to all nations.

(40) When the Samaritans were come.--The next step in their faith is to go to Him and ask Him to remain with them, that they too may learn from Him; and He, a Jew, accepts the hospitality of Samaria, and abides with them for two days.

Verse 40. - They were already convinced; but they did more - they came to him. So when the Samaritans came to him; they continued asking him - they persistently prayed that he would abide with them. How unlike the treatment of Jews and Gadarenes, of scribes and Pharisees! There were some who besought him to depart from them, others who stoned him, Herodians and Pharisees who plotted to destroy him. But these hated Samaritans yearned for more of his fellowship, more of his words and searching glance, more of the Word of life. So called heresy and heterodoxy may sometimes show itself more susceptible to the mind and Spirit of Christ than a bigoted and self-satisfied orthodoxy. The Lord responded to the request, and he abode there two days. Why should a biographer of the second century have limited this visit to "two days," when it is obvious that he passes over months in silence? It would have been as easy to say "two months" as to say "two days," and, to ordinary human judgment, more natural. These "two days" left an ineffaceable memory on the heart of one at least of these disciples, and the mention of it has upon the face of it the mark of historicity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

when
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Samaritans
Σαμαρῖται (Samaritai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4541: A Samaritan. From Samareia; a Samarite, i.e. Inhabitant of Samaria.

came
ἦλθον (ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

Him,
αὐτὸν (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.

they asked
ἠρώτων (ērōtōn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2065: Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.

Him
αὐτὸν (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.

to stay
μεῖναι (meinai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.

with
παρ’ (par’)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
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.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He stayed
ἔμεινεν (emeinen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

days.
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.


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