In John 6:34, the crowd repeats the same misunderstanding—asking for physical bread as the woman asked for physical water.

John 17:2 reveals Jesus' authority to give eternal life—the ultimate gift behind the living water she requests.

John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing God—the true water she unknowingly asks for.

Romans 6:23 contrasts death with the gift of eternal life—the living water she asks for is that gift.