Devine Scripture

John 4:23

John chapter 4 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers.

Context

v.22Ye worship that which ye know not: we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.

v.23This passage

v.24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

  • Isaiah 43:21

    the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.

  • Jude 1:20

    But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,

  • Matthew 15:7

    Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying,

  • Romans 8:26

    And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

  • John 4:21

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