John 4:16

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“Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.””

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BSBPD

“Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Jesus saith to her, `Go, call thy husband, and come hither;'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 4:16 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. John 1:42Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
  2. John 1:47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
  3. John 2:24But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
  4. John 4:18In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”
  5. John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  6. Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
  7. Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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