John 4:41

And many more believed because of his own word;

Cross-reference

John 4:48 Contrast

In John 4:48, Jesus rebukes those needing signs—contrasting with the Samaritans who believed without signs, only his word.

John 6:63 Parallel

John 6:63 explains Jesus' words are spirit and life — the very reason many believed his word in John 4:41.

John 10:42 Parallel

In John 10:42, many believed in Jesus there—parallel to Samaritans believing because of his word, both in John's narrative.

John 7:46 Parallel

John 7:46 shows officers amazed at Jesus' speaking — similar to the Samaritans believing his word, both highlight the impact of his words.

Matthew 7:29 states Jesus taught with authority — the Samaritans believed his word in John 4:41 because of that authority.

Acts 1:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 1:8 commissions witness in Samaria — Jesus planting faith there prefigures the apostolic mission to Samaria.

Acts 8:12 Historical context

Acts 8:12 describes Samaritans believing Philip's preaching — a direct continuation of the harvest Jesus began when they believed his word.

Acts 8:25 Historical context

Acts 8:25 records apostles preaching to Samaritan villages — expanding on the initial belief in Jesus' word from John 4:41.

Luke 4:24 Contrast

In Luke 4:24, Jesus is rejected in his hometown—contrasting with the Samaritans' acceptance and belief in his word here.

In 1 Corinthians 2:4, Paul contrasts human wisdom with Spirit's power—echoing that faith here comes through Jesus' word, not signs.

In 1 Corinthians 2:5, faith rests on God's power, not human wisdom—similar to Samaritans believing solely through Jesus' word.

Matthew 7:28 records crowds astonished at Jesus' teaching — like the Samaritans believing his word, both respond to his authoritative speech.

Luke 4:32 Parallel

In Luke 4:32, people are amazed at Jesus' authoritative word—mirroring the Samaritans' belief because of his word here.

Acts 15:3 Historical context

Acts 15:3 mentions Samaria as they report Gentile conversions — the Samaritan belief here is part of the ongoing regional spread of the gospel.