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John 4:19

King James Version (KJV)

The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

Translations

John 4:19 - Amplified Bible

The woman said to Him, Sir, I see {and} understand that You are a prophet.

John 4:19 - American Standard Version

The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

John 4:19 - Bible in Basic English

The woman said to him, Sir, I see that you are a prophet.

John 4:19 - Darby Bible

The woman says to him, Sir, I see that thou art a prophet.

John 4:19 - English Standard Version

The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.

John 4:19 - King James Version

The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

John 4:19 - La Biblia de las Americas

La mujer le dijo*: Señor, me parece que tù eres profeta.

John 4:19 - The Message

"Oh, so you’re a prophet! Well, tell me this: Our ancestors worshiped God at this mountain, but you Jews insist that Jerusalem is the only place for worship, right?"

John 4:19 - New American Standard Bible

The woman *said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet.

John 4:19 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

La mujer Le dijo: "Señor, me parece que Tù eres profeta.

John 4:19 - World English Bible

The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.

John 4:19 - Young's Living Translation

The woman saith to him, `Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet;

John 4:19 - Additional Comments

She finally realizes he is talking about spiritual matters. This is evident in not only her recognition of Jesus as a prophet (because he could tell non-evident things), but see how (verse 20) she starts to address the basis of the Samaritan faith, and the differences between their faith and the Jewish faith. It seems she doesn't yet see this as a personal issue, but still a Samaritan/Jew issue.

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