Joh 4:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : The Samaritan woman was surprised. She said, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” Jews and Samaritans did not associate with each other (John 4:9 ). She was shocked that Jesus would speak to her, showing how deep the divisions were between their peoples. But Jesus wanted to show that God’s love is for everyone, no matter their background.

‏ John 4:9

v. 9: The Samaritan woman was surprised. She said, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” Jews and Samaritans did not associate with each other (John 4:9 ^a). She was shocked that Jesus would speak to her, showing how deep the divisions were between their peoples. But Jesus wanted to show that God’s love is for everyone, no matter their background.