Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Our ancestors worshipped on this mountain. But you Jews say that the place where people should worship is in Jerusalem."
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Holman Bible
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain,
A Conservative Version
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where it is necessary to worship.
American Standard Version
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Amplified
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one ought to worship is in Jerusalem [at the temple].”
An Understandable Version
Our forefathers worshiped on this mountain [i.e., Mt. Gerizim, which was visible from where they were sitting]; but you say that Jerusalem is the place where people should worship [God]."
Anderson New Testament
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where we ought to worship.
Bible in Basic English
Our fathers gave worship on this mountain, but you Jews say that the right place for worship is in Jerusalem.
Common New Testament
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship."
Daniel Mace New Testament
our fathers worshipped upon this mountain; and you say, that Jerusalem is the place where we ought to perform our worship.
Darby Translation
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where one must worship.
Godbey New Testament
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where it behooveth to worship.
Goodspeed New Testament
Our forefathers worshiped God on this mountain, and yet you Jews say that the place where people must worship God is at Jerusalem."
John Wesley New Testament
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain: but ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Julia Smith Translation
Our fathers worshipped in this mount; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where they must worship.
King James 2000
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you [people] say that in Jerusalem is the place where it is necessary to worship."
Modern King James verseion
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain: and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship."
Moffatt New Testament
Now our ancestors worshipped on this mountain, whereas you Jews declare the proper place for worship is at Jerusalem."
Montgomery New Testament
"Our forefathers worshiped in this mountain, yet you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one must worship."
NET Bible
Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you people say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem."
New Heart English Bible
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship."
Noyes New Testament
Our fathers worshipped on this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Sawyer New Testament
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and you say that Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
The Emphasized Bible
Our fathers, in this mountain, worshipped; and, ye, say, that, in Jerusalem, is the place, where, to worship, it behoveth.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye affirm, That the place where we ought to worship is at Jerusalem.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"It was on this mountain that our ancestors worshiped; and yet you Jews say that the proper place for worship is in Jerusalem."
Webster
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Weymouth New Testament
Our forefathers worshipped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem."
Williams New Testament
Our forefathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship Him."
World English Bible
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship."
Worrell New Testament
Our fathers worshiped in this mountain; and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship."
Worsley New Testament
Our fathers worshipped on this mountain, and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
Youngs Literal Translation
our fathers in this mountain did worship, and ye -- ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where it behoveth to worship.'
Themes
Compassion and sympathy » Inseparable from love to God
Gerizim » Samaritans worship at
Jesus Christ » History of » Visits sychar and teaches the samaritan woman
Samaria » Country of » Jesus travels through
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Worshipped on mount gerizim
Shechem » Also called sychar, a city of refuge in mount ephraim » Jesus visits; disciples made in
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Word Count of 37 Translations in John 4:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Conversation With A Samaritan Woman
19 The woman told him, "Sir, I see that you are a prophet! 20 Our ancestors worshipped on this mountain. But you Jews say that the place where people should worship is in Jerusalem." 21 Jesus told her, "Believe me, dear lady, the hour is coming when you Samaritans will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
Cross References
Genesis 12:6-7
Abram traveled through the land to the place called Shechem, as far as the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land.
Deuteronomy 11:29
"When the LORD brings you to the land that you are about to enter to inherit, repeat the blessings on Mount Gerizim and the curses on Mount Ebal.
Deuteronomy 27:12
"When you cross the Jordan River, these tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
Genesis 33:18-20
After Jacob had arrived safely from Paddan-aram, he entered the city of Shechem, which was located in the territory of Canaan, and encamped facing that city.
Deuteronomy 12:5-11
Instead, you must seek to enter only the place that the LORD your God will choose among your tribes. There he will establish his name and live.
Joshua 8:33-35
All Israel, both foreigners and citizens, together with their elders, officers, and judges, stood on opposite sides of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD. Half stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half stood in front of Mount Ebal, just as Moses, the LORD's servant had commanded at the first, so that they could bless the people of Israel.
Judges 9:6-7
All the men from Shechem and Beth-millo gathered together and set up Abimelech as king near the pillar erected in Shechem.
1 Kings 9:3
The LORD told him: "I've heard your prayer and your request that you made to me. I have consecrated this Temple that you have built by placing my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there continuously.
2 Kings 17:26-33
As a result, they reported to the king of Assyria, "Because the nations whom you exiled to live in the cities of Samaria don't know the law of the god of the land, he has sent lions among them. Look how the lions are killing them, because they don't know the law of the god of the land!"
1 Chronicles 21:26
built an altar to the LORD there, and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called out to the LORD, and he answered him from heaven with fire on the altar of burnt offerings.
2 Chronicles 6:6
But I have chosen Jerusalem, where my name will reside. And I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'
2 Chronicles 7:12
Later, the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night and told him:
2 Chronicles 7:16
Furthermore, I have chosen and have set apart for myself this Temple, intending my name to reside there forever. My eyes and my heart will reside there every day.
Psalm 78:68
But he chose the tribe of Judah, the mountain of Zion, which he loves.
Psalm 87:1-2
God's foundation is in the holy mountains.
Psalm 132:13
For the LORD has chosen Zion, desiring it as his dwelling place.
Luke 9:53
But the people would not welcome him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.