John 4:21 ““Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will wo…”

John 4:21

“Believe Me, woman,” Jesus replied, “a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

World English Bible

Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.

American Standard Version

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father.

Geneva Bible 1599

Iesus saide vnto her, Woman, beleeue me, the houre commeth, when ye shall neither in this mountaine, nor at Hierusalem worship ye Father.

Darby Translation

Jesus says to her, Woman, believe me, [the] hour is coming when ye shall neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Father.

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus saith to her, 'Woman, believe me, that there doth come an hour, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, shall ye worship the Father;

Bible in Basic English

Jesus said to her, Woman, take my word for this; the time is coming when you will not give worship to the Father on this mountain or in Jerusalem.

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Cross references

“saith”

Ezekiel 14:3 Ezekiel 20:3

Ezekiel 14:3 · BSB

“Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I consult with them in any way?

Ezekiel 20:3 · BSB

“Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD.

“when”

1 Timothy 2:8 Malachi 1:11 Matthew 18:20 Luke 21:24 Acts 6:14 Luke 21:5

1 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

Malachi 1:11 · BSB

For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the…

Matthew 18:20 · BSB

For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”

Luke 21:24 · BSB

They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Acts 6:14 · BSB

For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

Luke 21:5 · BSB

As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,

“worship”

Ephesians 2:18 John 4:23 Ephesians 3:14 John 14:6 Matthew 28:19 1 Peter 1:17

Ephesians 2:18 · BSB

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

John 4:23 · BSB

But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.

Ephesians 3:14 · BSB

... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

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,

1 Peter 1:17 · BSB

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Also

John 16:32 John 5:28 John 16:2 John 5:25

John 16:32 · BSB

“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

John 5:28 · BSB

Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice

John 16:2 · BSB

They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.

John 5:25 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”

22You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.

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