John 4:20

“Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”

"Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." - John 4:20
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What does John 4:20 mean?

The Bible verse John 4:20 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." This verse is a part of a larger passage that describes a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan…

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Worship: A Matter of Heart and Place

As we delve into the profound dialogue in John 4:20, we encounter a scene rich with historical context and spiritual significance: "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." These words, spoken by a Samaritan…

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A Prayer for True Worship: In Spirit and in Truth

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility, acknowledging Your majesty and sovereignty over all creation. In the quiet of this moment, we reflect on the profound words of John 4:20: "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say…

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John 4:20 - "Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship."
1 John 4:20 - "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"
1 John 4:20-21 - "If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also."
"If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?" - 1 John 4:20
"If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also." - 1 John 4:20-21
Luke 20:4 - "The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?"
"The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?" - Luke 20:4
John 20:4 - "So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre."
"So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre." - John 20:4
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John 6:20 - "But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid."
John 4:4 - "And he must needs go through Samaria."
John 1:20 - "And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ."
John 20:10 - "Then the disciples went away again unto their own home."
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John 20:20 - "And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord."
John 20:3 - "Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre."
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