KJV ORIGINAL
There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A Samaritan woman came to the well to get water, and Jesus asked her, 'Hey, could I get a drink?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus started one of the most important conversations in history by simply asking for water.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, was written for early Christian communities, likely in the late first century AD. The author included this narrative to illustrate Jesus's universal mission and his ability to transcend social and religious barriers, particularly between Jews and Samaritans.
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