John 4:4
And he must needs go through Samaria.
Cross-reference
Matthew 10:5 instructs disciples to avoid Samaritans—yet Jesus passes through Samaria, showing a different approach.
Matthew 10:6 limits mission to Israel—Jesus' route through Samaria anticipates the inclusion of Samaritans.
In Luke 2:49, Jesus uses the same divine necessity ('dei') — he must be in his Father's house, paralleling his necessary journey through Samaria.
In Luke 9:51, Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem with similar resolve — both highlight purposeful journey under divine necessity.
In Luke 9:52, Jesus sends messengers into a Samaritan village — illustrating the encounter from his necessary journey through Samaria.
In Luke 17:11, Jesus passes between Samaria and Galilee — a similar travel note showing his route through Samaritan territory.