Joh 4:42 | TNotes | STEP | 4:42 The Samaritans had experienced for themselves that Jesus was true. Their name for Jesus, Savior of the world (also used in 1 Jn 4:14 ), demonstrated that the Samaritans were keenly aware of their distance from Judaism. Jesus’ ministry was not simply for Jews, but for all people (John 1:4-12 ; cp. 12:20-26 ).

b1 Jn 4:14►

cJohn 1:4-12►

d12:20-26►

‏ John 4:42

4:42 ^a The Samaritans had experienced for themselves that Jesus was true. Their name for Jesus, Savior of the world (also used in 1 Jn 4:14 ^b), demonstrated that the Samaritans were keenly aware of their distance from Judaism. Jesus’ ministry was not simply for Jews, but for all people (John 1:4-12 ^c; cp. 12:20-26 ^d).