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rather, His disciples <i>were</i>),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples <i>were</i>),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />(although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />(though Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />(though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus' disciples were really the ones doing the baptizing, and not Jesus himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(Actually, Jesus was not baptizing people. His disciples were.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Actually, Jesus himself did not baptize anyone; only his disciples did.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />although it was not Jesus who did the baptizing but his disciples— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />(although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples were),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />though Jesus Himself did not baptize them, but His disciples did--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself didn’t baptize, but his disciples), <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />(though indeed Jesus Himself was not immersing, but His disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />(although indeed Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> (though indeed Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />(Though Jesus himself immersed not, but his disciples,)<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />(Though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples,) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />(though Jesus himself was not baptizing, but only his disciples)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />(although Jesus himself was not baptizing, just his disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />—although it was not Jesus himself but his disciples who baptized—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />When it was not Yeshua himself baptizing, but his disciples.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />(though not Jesus himself, but his disciples immersed,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />(truly Jesus himself was not baptizing, but His disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />(though Jesus himself did not baptise, but his disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />though Jesus Himself did not baptize them, but His disciples did--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />(although Jesus Himself did not immerse, but His disciples),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />(though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but his disciples,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/4-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=919" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">Jesus and the Samaritan Woman</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2544.htm" title="2544: kaitoige (Conj) -- And yet, although, indeed. From kaitoi and ge; and yet indeed, i.e. Although really.">(although it was</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">who</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptizen (V-IIA-3S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">baptized,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples),</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>He left Judea and returned to Galilee.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-22.htm">John 3:22-26</a></span><br />After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized. / Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. / (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a></span><br />I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a></span><br />I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Mark 1:8</a></span><br />I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a></span><br />John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a></span><br />For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47</a></span><br />“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a></span><br />Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14-17</a></span><br />I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. / Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a></span><br />Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12-16</a></span><br />But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. / Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed. / When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a></span><br />Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a></span><br />Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48</a></b></br> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">1 Corinthians 1:13-17</a></b></br> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Although</a> <a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptise</a> <a href="/john/3-26.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/22-59.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/john/2-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/1-47.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-15.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">Baptise</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/john/4-8.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/4-18.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/john/4-27.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/4-14.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/4-6.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">John 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-1.htm">Jesus talks with a woman of Samaria, and reveals his identity to her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-27.htm">His disciples marvel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-31.htm">He declares to them his zeal for God's glory.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-39.htm">Many Samaritans believe on him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/4-43.htm">He departs into Galilee, and heals the ruler's son that lay sick at Capernaum.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>although it was not Jesus who baptized</b><br>This phrase clarifies that Jesus Himself did not perform the act of baptism. This distinction highlights the role of Jesus as the spiritual leader and teacher, focusing on His mission to preach and teach rather than perform rituals. It also emphasizes the delegation of responsibilities to His disciples, which is consistent with the practice of training and empowering followers to carry on His work. This delegation is seen throughout the Gospels, where Jesus prepares His disciples for their future roles in spreading the Gospel (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>). Theologically, this can be seen as a precursor to the Great Commission, where the disciples are sent out to baptize all nations.<p><b>but His disciples</b><br>The involvement of the disciples in baptizing indicates their active participation in Jesus' ministry. This practice of baptism by the disciples aligns with the Jewish tradition of ritual purification, which was familiar to the people of that time. It also signifies the beginning of the disciples' transition from learners to leaders, as they take on responsibilities that will later define their apostolic mission. This act of baptizing by the disciples can be seen as a type of the future church, where believers are called to be active participants in the ministry of reconciliation (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a>). The disciples' role in baptism also foreshadows the establishment of the early church, where baptism becomes a central sacrament of initiation into the Christian faith (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38-41</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of John, the Son of God, who came to bring salvation to humanity. In this verse, it is noted that He did not personally baptize.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who were tasked with baptizing new believers. This highlights their role in the ministry and the delegation of responsibilities by Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a></b><br>The region where Jesus and His disciples were ministering before moving to Galilee. This geographical context is important for understanding the movement and ministry of Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a></b><br>A significant Christian sacrament symbolizing purification and admission into the faith. The act of baptizing by the disciples underscores the importance of this practice in early Christianity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>Religious leaders who were aware of Jesus' growing influence, which is part of the broader context of this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/delegation_in_ministry.htm">Delegation in Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus' decision not to baptize personally but to have His disciples do so teaches the importance of empowering others in ministry roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The act of baptism by the disciples under Jesus' authority highlights the unity and shared mission within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a></b><br>Jesus' example of not seeking personal recognition in the act of baptism encourages believers to serve humbly and selflessly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_baptism.htm">Role of Baptism</a></b><br>Baptism is a vital expression of faith and commitment to Christ, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and new life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_trust.htm">Leadership and Trust</a></b><br>Jesus trusted His disciples with significant responsibilities, illustrating the importance of trust and mentorship in Christian leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_didn't_jesus_write_anything.htm">Why didn't Jesus write anything Himself?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_deceivers.htm">What does the Bible say about wolves in sheep's clothing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_john's_imprisonment_dates.htm">How do we reconcile the chronology of John the Baptist's imprisonment (Matthew 4:12) with differing accounts in other Gospels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_second_baptism_needed_in_acts_19_2-6.htm">In Acts 19:2-6, how credible is the claim that believers who were already baptized needed a second baptism for the Holy Spirit, and why wouldn't the first baptism suffice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Though Jesus himself baptized not.</span>--This is a correction, not of the writer's statement, but of the report carried to the Pharisees. The form of the report is quite natural. John did personally baptise, and when multitudes thronged him, it is probable that his disciples assisted. Greater numbers still (<a href="/john/3-26.htm" title="And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.">John 3:26</a>) were thronging to the baptism administered ministerially by the disciples of Jesus. (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-48.htm" title="And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.">Acts 10:48</a>; <a href="/acts/19-5.htm" title="When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.">Acts 19:5</a>; <a href="/context/1_corinthians/1-15.htm" title="Lest any should say that I had baptized in my own name.">1Corinthians 1:15-17</a>.) They had been drawn to Him by His teaching and miracles in Jerusalem and the country round about, and they spoke of receiving His baptism. But the writer cannot let the report appear in his Gospel without correction. There was a reason which they did not know for the fact that Jesus did not baptise with water, for it was He "which baptiseth with the Holy Spirit" (<a href="/john/1-33.htm" title="And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said to me, On whom you shall see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost.">John 1:33</a>). and this power His disciples had not yet received (<a href="/john/7-39.htm" title="(But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)">John 7:39</a>). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/4-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">(although [it was]</span><br /><span class="grk">καίτοιγε</span> <span class="translit">(kaitoige)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2544.htm">Strong's 2544: </a> </span><span class="str2">And yet, although, indeed. From kaitoi and ge; and yet indeed, i.e. Although really.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸς</span> <span class="translit">(autos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">baptized,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβάπτιζεν</span> <span class="translit">(ebaptizen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disciples),</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθηταὶ</span> <span class="translit">(mathētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/4-2.htm">NT Gospels: John 4:2 Although Jesus himself didn't baptize but his (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/4-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 4:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 4:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/4-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 4:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 4:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>