John 4:42

“And said unto the woman, etc.] Who, it appears, kept hearing Christ, attending on him, and conversing with him; for having tasted of his grace, she could not leave him: now we believe, not because of thy saying; not on account of that only: it should seem that these were the same persons that believed upon her word before they went out of the city; and who, when come to Christ, invited him into it; and now, having heard his excellent discourses, were confirmed in the faith of him: for we have heard him ourselves; not only externally with their bodily ears, but internally, having ears given them to hear, so as to understand what he said; to mix it with faith, and receive it in love; to feel…”

“And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, ... - There is seldom an instance of so remarkable success as this. From a single conversation, in circumstances, in a place, and with an individual little likely to be attended with such results, many sinners were converted; many believed on the testimony of the woman; many more came to hear, and believed because they heard him themselves. We should never despair of doing good in the most unpromising circumstances, and we should seize upon every opportunity to converse with sinners on the great subject of their souls’ salvation. return to 'Top of Page'”

“We know that this is the Saviour of the world - And not of the Jews only. John 4:43”

“4:42 The Samaritans had experienced for themselves that Jesus was true. Their name for Jesus, Savior of the world (also used in 1 Jn 4:14), demonstrated that the Samaritans were keenly aware of their distance from Judaism. Jesus’ ministry was not simply for Jews, but for all people (John 1:4-12; cp. 12:20-26).”

“for: Joh 1:45-49, Joh 17:8; Act 17:11, Act 17:12 and know: Joh 4:29, Joh 1:29, Joh 3:14-18, Joh 6:68, Joh 6:69, Joh 11:17; Isa 45:22, Isa 52:10; Luk 2:10, Luk 2:11, Luk 2:32; Act 4:12; Rom 10:11-13; Co2 5:19; Jo1 4:14 John 4:43”