John 4:20
“Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain,.... Mount Gerizim, which was just by, and within sight; so that the woman could…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Our fathers - The Samaritans; perhaps also meaning to intimate that the patriarchs had done it also. See Gen 12:6; Gen…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Worshipped in this mountain - Probably pointing to Mount Gerizim, at the foot of which Sychar was situated. The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 4:4-26
We have here an account of the good Christ did in Samaria, when he passed through that country in his way to Galilee.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Convinced that He can read her life she shrinks from inspection and hastily turns the conversation from herself. In…
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