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NASB | John 4:27 ¶ At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, "What do You seek?" or, "Why do You speak with her?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 4:27 ¶ Just then His disciples came, and they were surprised to find Him talking with a woman. However, no one said, "What are You asking about?" or, "Why are You talking to her?" |
Subject: Should I "count" this one? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, While you think more about whether my points had merit or not, let me talk about this question. The question basically asked a question which expected a negative answer you have said. I am reminded of Matthew 26:22. "Surely not I?" the disciples asked their Lord. They expected a negative answer. But Judas when he asked "Surely not I?" expected a positive answer and he indeed received it. Jesus said, "You have said it yourself." Here in John, I believe that the woman at the well expected a positive answer for she witnessed for this One who had spoken with her; who had indeed told her all the things that she had done. I go with my Interlinear copy and Jay P. Green, editor. John 4:29, "Come, see a Man who told me all things, whatever I did. Is this One not the Christ?" Tim, if you looked at this question with the eye toward accurate capitalization, which phrasing would you choose? One, two, or three pronouns? Which would you capitalize if you were interested in that sort of thing? From the heart, Ray |