So the woman left her water pot, and went away into the city, and said to the people,
Parallel translations
- KJV The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
- BSB Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people,
- ESV So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people,
- NKJV The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men,
- NASB So the woman left her waterpot and went into the city, and *said to the people,
- NLT The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone,
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Cross-references · 5
- John 4:7A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”
- Matt 28:8They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word.
- Luke 24:33They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them,
- Mark 16:8–10They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.
- Luke 24:9returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest.
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