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John 4:43

What does John 4:43 mean?

A plain-English look at John 4:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 4:43 means

After His significant two-day ministry in Samaria, Jesus departed from the city and continued His journey into Galilee. This transition marks the conclusion of the dramatic Samaritan encounter and signals a return to a more familiar region for His ministry, setting the stage for new encounters and further demonstrations of His divine power within Jewish territory.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And after the two days he went forth from thence into Galilee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And after the two days he went forth from thence into Galilee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And after the two days he went on from there into Galilee.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And after the two days he went forth thence, and went away to Galilee,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now after two days, he departed thence and went into Galilee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But after the two days he went forth thence and went away into Galilee,

Context

This verse provides a clear transition point, marking the end of Jesus' impactful ministry in Samaria. It immediately follows the profound confession of the Samaritans in verses 41-42. His departure to Galilee sets the geographical scene for the chapter's second major narrative—the healing of the nobleman's son—introducing a new context for demonstrating His authority.

v.42and they said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy speaking: for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Saviour of the world.

v.43This passage

v.44For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 15:21

    And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon.

  • Romans 15:8

    For I say that Christ hath been made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given unto the fathers,

  • John 1:42

    He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).

  • John 4:46

    He came therefore again unto Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

  • John 4:40

    So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.

  • Matthew 4:13

    and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali:

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