John 4:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Acts 10:48 : 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
1 Cor 1:13-17 : 13 Is Christ divided ? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Similar Verses (AI)

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John 4:1
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1When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
John 3:22-26
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22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
24For John was not yet cast into prison.
25Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
John 4:3
76%
3He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
Mark 1:8-9
2 verses
75%
8I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Matt 3:13-14
2 verses
74%
13Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
John 1:33
73%
33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 1:25-26
2 verses
73%
25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
John 1:31
73%
31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
John 2:2
72%
2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
1 Cor 1:15-16
2 verses
72%
15Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
16And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
Acts 1:5
72%
5For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Luke 7:18
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18And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
John 1:28
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28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 10:40-41
2 verses
71%
40And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
41And many resorted unto him, and said , John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
John 20:30
71%
30And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
John 2:11-12
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11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
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Matt 11:2
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2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
John 21:2
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2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
Mark 1:4-5
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70%
4John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
5And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
John 13:5
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5After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
Luke 20:4
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Matt 3:6
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6And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
John 1:35
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Matt 17:13
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John 6:22
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Matt 4:12
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12Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
Matt 9:14
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14Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?
Acts 19:3-4
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3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
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John 4:8
69%
8(For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
Matt 3:16
69%
16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Acts 8:16
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16(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
Luke 3:16
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16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Mark 3:7
69%
7But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,
Luke 7:29
69%
29And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Acts 11:16
69%
16Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
John 2:7
68%
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John 1:37
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John 2:9
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