Then a discussion came up between John's disciples and a Jew about purification.

So the Samaritan woman said to Him, "How is it that a Jew like you asks a Samaritan woman like me for a drink?" For Jews have nothing to do with Samaritans.

"I have told you these things, that the joy which I have had may remain in you and that your joy may be complete.

When a woman is in labor, she is in pain, for her time has come, but when the baby is born, she forgets her pain because of her joy that a human being has been born into the world.

Up to this time you have not asked for anything as bearers of my name, but now you must keep on asking, and you will receive, that your cup of joy may be full to the brim.

And now I am going to be with you, and I am saying these things while still in the world, that the joy which I experience may be fully experienced in their own souls.

Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own people and their high priests have turned you over to me. What have you done?"

On saying this, He showed them His hands and His side, and the disciples were thrilled with joy over seeing their Lord.