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John 4:1

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When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John

2 (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples),

3 He left Judea and returned to Galilee.

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BSB
When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
KJV
When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
WEB
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
ASV
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
DARBY
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus makes and baptises more disciples than John
BLB
Therefore when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus makes and baptizes more disciples than John—
ÅB
Da nå Herren fikk vite at fariseerne hadde hørt at Jesus vant flere disipler og døpte flere enn Johannes
OTB
Da Jesus fikk vite at fariseerne hadde hørt at han vant og døpte flere disipler enn Johannes—
B1930
Da nu Herren fikk vite at fariseerne hadde hørt at Jesus vant flere disipler og døpte flere enn Johannes

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • John 3:26

    So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

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  • John 3:22

    After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:5

    For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

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  • Luke 1:76

    And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:47

    The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

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  • 1 Corinthians 2:8

    None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

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  • Acts 10:36

    He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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  • James 2:1

    My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

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