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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So he left Judea and returned to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he left Judea and departed again for Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He left Judea and departed again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />he left Judea and went again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and went again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />he left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus left Judea and started for Galilee again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />he left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So he left the Judean countryside and went back to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So when Jesus heard what was being said, he left Judea and went back to Galilee; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />he left Judea and went back to Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />he left Judea and set out once more for Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />he left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He left Judaea and returned to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />he left Judea and departed into Galilee. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again to Galilee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea and went away again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> he left Judea and went away again to Galilee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He left Judea, and went again into Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he left behind Judea, and he traveled again to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he left Judea and returned to Galilee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he left Judea and started back to Galilee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He left Judaea and came again to Galilee.<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 />And he left Judea, and went on again to Galilee.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />he left Judea, and went again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />He left Judea and came again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />he left Judea, and went again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and returned into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He left Judaea and returned to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/4-3.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=923" 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">2</span>(although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphēken (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">He left</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaian (N-AFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">returned</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaian (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">Galilee.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>Now He had to pass through Samaria.…<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/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></span><br />The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-40.htm">John 10:40</a></span><br />Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></span><br />As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Matthew 4:12</a></span><br />When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a></span><br />When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a></span><br />Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a></span><br />When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Mark 1:14</a></span><br />After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7</a></span><br />So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Luke 9:51</a></span><br />As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Luke 13:22</a></span><br />Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Luke 17:11</a></span><br />While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.</p><p class="hdg">left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/3-32.htm">John 3:32</a></b></br> And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-40.htm">John 10:40</a></b></br> And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></b></br> Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.</p><p class="hdg">again.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></b></br> The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/john/2-11.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/john/3-22.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/john/3-22.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Once</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/4-43.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/john/4-43.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/john/4-47.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/john/4-47.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/john/6-45.htm">Learned</a> <a href="/john/4-46.htm">Once</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'; 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Judea, the southern region of ancient Israel, was the center of Jewish religious life, home to Jerusalem and the Temple. Jesus' departure from Judea suggests a strategic move, possibly due to rising tensions with the Pharisees or to avoid premature conflict. This movement aligns with Jesus' pattern of ministry, often withdrawing from potential danger to fulfill His mission in God's timing (<a href="/john/7.htm">John 7:1</a>). It also reflects the broader theme of Jesus reaching beyond the religious elite to engage with diverse populations.<p><b>and returned to Galilee.</b><br>Galilee, in the northern part of Israel, was a region with a mixed population of Jews and Gentiles, often looked down upon by Judeans. Jesus' return to Galilee marks a continuation of His ministry among the common people, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy that a great light would shine in Galilee (<a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>). This area became the primary setting for much of Jesus' teaching and miracles, emphasizing His role as the Savior for all, not just the Jewish elite. The return to Galilee also highlights Jesus' connection to His roots, as He was raised in Nazareth, a town in this region, underscoring His humanity and relatability.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the Gospel, who is making a significant journey from Judea to Galilee. This movement is part of His earthly ministry and mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a></b><br>A region in the southern part of ancient Israel, significant for its religious and cultural heritage. It is where Jesus had been ministering before deciding to leave.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>A region in the northern part of Israel, known for being less religiously strict than Judea. It is where Jesus would continue His ministry, performing miracles and teaching.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of the surrounding passages indicates that Jesus' movement was partly in response to the growing attention from the Pharisees.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the region Jesus passes through on His way to Galilee, leading to the significant encounter with the Samaritan woman.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_movement_in_ministry.htm">Strategic Movement in Ministry</a></b><br>Jesus' decision to leave Judea and go to Galilee demonstrates the importance of being strategic in ministry. He moved to avoid unnecessary conflict and to continue His work effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_timing.htm">Obedience to Divine Timing</a></b><br>Jesus' movements were not random but aligned with God's timing and purpose. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in their decisions and trust His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/crossing_cultural_boundaries.htm">Crossing Cultural Boundaries</a></b><br>Jesus' journey through Samaria, which follows this verse, shows His willingness to cross cultural and social boundaries to reach those in need. Christians are called to do the same in their ministry efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_mission.htm">Focus on Mission</a></b><br>Despite potential threats or challenges, Jesus remained focused on His mission. Believers should remain steadfast in their calling, even when faced with opposition.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Again.</span>--This word is almost certainly part of the original text, though it is not found in some MSS. Its omission is due to a difficulty of interpretation. What is the previous return into Galilee? The only one mentioned in this Gospel is that of <a href="/john/1-43.htm" title="The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and finds Philip, and said to him, Follow me.">John 1:43</a>. We have had another note of time in <a href="/john/3-24.htm" title="For John was not yet cast into prison.">John 3:24</a>, from which we learn that this Judaean period of the ministry preceded the imprisonment of John, and therefore the commencement of the Galilean ministry recorded in <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm" title="Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;">Matthew 4:12</a> (see Note there) and <a href="/mark/1-14.htm" title="Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,">Mark 1:14</a>. This second return, then, is the starting-point of the history of our Lord's work in Galilee as told by the earlier Gospels.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee</span>. But it should be observed that <span class="greek">ἀφῆκε</span> is a very peculiar word for a simple departure. The verb <span class="greek">ἀφίημι</span> is used when <span class="greek">καταλείπω</span> might have been expected (Westcott). The word means "to leave a thing to itself," to its own ways, to treat it as no longer exercising an influence on the mind. (It is, with the noun <span class="greek">ἄφφεσις</span>, used for "forgive," "forgiveness," of sins.) Jesus left Judaea, which had so imperfectly accepted his claims. The word suggests that his departure was a consequence of the action of the Pharisees; <span class="accented">And he departed again.</span> This refers to the first departure after the early testimonies of John, when Jesus went to Cana and Capernaum (<a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a>). Whether this journey corresponded with that mentioned in Matthew and Mark, as following the baptism and temptation of Jesus, or not, it is not to be confounded with the journey which John had already recorded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/4-3.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">He left</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀφῆκεν</span> <span class="translit">(aphēken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Judea</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίαν</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">returned</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(apēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Galilee.</span><br /><span class="grk">Γαλιλαίαν</span> <span class="translit">(Galilaian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/4-3.htm">NT Gospels: John 4:3 He left Judea and departed into Galilee (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/4-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 4:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 4:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/4-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 4:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 4:4" /></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>