Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers.

King James Version

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Holman Bible

But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Yes, the Father wants such people to worship Him.

International Standard Version

Yet the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him.

A Conservative Version

But an hour comes, and now is, when the TRUE worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for also the Father seeks such kind who worship him.

American Standard Version

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be his worshippers.

Amplified

But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers.

An Understandable Version

But the time will come, and is now [actually] here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [i.e., from the heart] and truth [i.e., according to God's revealed will], for these are the people whom the Father seeks to be His worshipers.

Anderson New Testament

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeks such to worship him.

Bible in Basic English

But the time is coming, and is even now here, when the true worshippers will give worship to the Father in the true way of the spirit, for these are the worshippers desired by the Father.

Common New Testament

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but the time is coming, nay, is very nigh, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit and in truth: for they are the worshippers which he requires.

Darby Translation

But the hour is coming and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeks such as his worshippers.

Godbey New Testament

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such worshiping Him.

Goodspeed New Testament

But a time is coming??t is already here!??hen the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and sincerity, for the Father wants such worshipers.

John Wesley New Testament

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such worshipers.

Julia Smith Translation

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for also the Father seeks such worshipping him.

King James 2000

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But an hour is coming--and now is [here]--when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for indeed the Father seeks such [people] [to be] his worshipers.

Modern King James verseion

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to worship Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit, and in truth. For verily, such the father requireth to worship him.

Moffatt New Testament

But the time is coming, it has come already, when the real worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and in reality; for these are the worshippers that the Father wants.

Montgomery New Testament

But an hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father is seeking such as his worshipers.

NET Bible

But a time is coming -- and now is here -- when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such people to be his worshipers.

New Heart English Bible

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers.

Noyes New Testament

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for such worshippers the Father seeketh.

Sawyer New Testament

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father seeks such to worship him.

The Emphasized Bible

But there cometh an hour, and, now, is, - when, the real worshippers, shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for, even the Father, is seeking, such as these, as his worshippers.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But the hour is coming, yea, is now come, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such worshippers of him.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But a time is coming, indeed it is already here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father spiritually and truly; for such are the worshipers that the Father desires.

Webster

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Weymouth New Testament

But a time is coming--nay, has already come--when the true worshippers will worship the Father with true spiritual worship; for indeed the Father desires such worshippers.

Williams New Testament

But a time is coming -- indeed, it is already here -- when the real worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and reality, for the Father is looking for just such worshipers.

World English Bible

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers.

Worrell New Testament

But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for, indeed, the Father seeketh such to be His worshipers.

Worsley New Testament

But the time is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for the Father requireth such worshippers of Him.

Youngs Literal Translation

but, there cometh an hour, and it now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father also doth seek such to worship him;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

the hour
ὥρα 
Hora 
Usage: 67

ἔρχομαι 
Erchomai 
come, go, , vr come
Usage: 424

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

now
νῦν 
Nun 
Usage: 102

is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

ὅτε ὅτε ἥτε τοτε 
Hote 
Usage: 86

the
προσκυνητής 
Proskunetes 
Usage: 0

ἀληθινός 
Alethinos 
Usage: 16

προσκυνητής 
Proskunetes 
Usage: 0

προσκυνέω 
Proskuneo 
Usage: 49

the Father
πατήρ 
Pater 
πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180
Usage: 180

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

πνεῦμα 
Pneuma 
Usage: 334

in truth
ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

ζητέω 
Zeteo 
Usage: 79

τοιοῦτος 
Toioutos 
Usage: 51

to worship
προσκυνέω 
Proskuneo 
Usage: 49

Images John 4:23

Prayers for John 4:23

Context Readings

Conversation With A Samaritan Woman

22 You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know. Salvation is from the Jews. 23 But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. 24 God is a Spirit. They who worship him must worship him with spirit and truth.



Cross References

Philippians 3:3

We are those with true circumcision who worship by the Spirit of God. We glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.

John 5:25

Truly I tell you, the hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear (listen) (understand) will live.

Romans 1:9

God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

Romans 8:15

For you have not received a spirit of bondage again causing fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Father, Father! (Chaldee: Abba, meaning father).

Galatians 4:6

Because you are sons, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Ephesians 6:18

With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.

Joshua 24:14

Honor Jehovah and serve him sincerely and in truth. Get rid of the gods that your ancestors used to worship in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve only Jehovah.

1 Samuel 12:24

Reverence Jehovah and serve him in truth with all your heart. Remember the great things he has done for you.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.

Psalm 17:1

([Psalm of David]) Hear my plea for justice, O Jehovah. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, spoken without deceit.

Psalm 32:2

Blessed is the person whom Jehovah no longer accuses of sin and who has no deceitful thoughts.

Psalm 51:6

Yet, you desire truth from the secret person within me. Deep down inside me teach me wisdom.

Psalm 147:11

Jehovah is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.

Song of Songs 2:14

O my dove, you are in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs. Let me see your countenance. Let me hear your voice. For sweet is your voice, and your countenance is lovely.

Isaiah 1:10-15

Listen to the word of Jehovah (YHWH), you rulers of Sodom! Pay attention to the Law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

Isaiah 10:20

In that day the remnant of Israel, the survivors of the house of Jacob, will no longer rely on the one who defeated them. They will truly rely on Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 26:8-9

Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts.

Isaiah 29:13

These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men.

Isaiah 43:21

I have formed these people for myself. They will praise me.

Isaiah 48:1-2

Listen to this, people of Israel, you that are descended from Judah. You swear by the name of Jehovah and claim to worship the God of Israel. However you do not mean a word you say.

Isaiah 58:2

They seek me day by day. They delight to know my ways like a nation that has done righteousness and has not forsaken the ordinance of their God. They ask me for justice and delight. They are pleased that God is near.

Isaiah 58:8-14

Your light will break out like the dawn. Your recovery will speedily spring forth. Your righteousness will go before you and the glory of Jehovah will be your rear guard.

Isaiah 66:1-2

This is what Jehovah says: Heaven is my throne. Earth is my footstool. Where can you people build a house or resting place for me?

Jeremiah 3:10

Even after all this, Israel's treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with all her heart. She was deceitful, says Jehovah.

Jeremiah 4:2

if you take the oath, as Jehovah lives in an honest, fair, and right way, then the nations will be blessed, and in him they will glory.

Jeremiah 7:7-12

then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land I gave to your fathers from generation to generation and for a very long time.'

Ezekiel 22:30

I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.

Matthew 15:7-9

You hypocrites (liars)! Isaiah's prophecy was right about you.

Luke 18:11-13

The Pharisee stood and prayed like this: God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.

John 1:17

The law came through Moses. Loving-kindness and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 4:21

Jesus replied: Woman believe me. The hour comes when you will worship the Father neither in the mountain nor in Jerusalem.

John 12:23

Jesus answered: The time has come for the Son of man to be glorified.

John 16:32

Behold! The hour comes, and indeed, it is here, that you will be scattered and each one will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helps our weaknesses. We do not know what we should pray for, as we should. The Spirit [of God] makes intercession with groaning that cannot be spoken.

1 Peter 2:9

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession, that you may show the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Jude 1:20-21

You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

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