“I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband.
Parallel translations
- WEB The woman answered, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You said well, ‘I have no husband,’
- KJV The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
- NKJV The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband,’
- NASB The woman answered and said to Him, “I have no husband.” Jesus *said to her, “You have correctly said, ‘I have no husband’;
- NLT “I don’t have a husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said, “You’re right! You don’t have a husband—
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The woman admits she has no husband, and Jesus affirms she has spoken truly. Her partial confession opens the way for Jesus to reveal his knowledge of her.
Overview
Her brief, guarded answer is honest as far as it goes, and Jesus commends its truthfulness. His response prepares to show that he knows the full reality of her life. This demonstration of supernatural insight will lead her to recognize him as a prophet and more.
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