KJV ORIGINAL
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But whoever drinks the water I will give them will never be thirsty again. The water I give will become like a spring inside them, flowing up into eternal life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is saying that what He offers spiritually will satisfy people completely and forever, giving them eternal life from within.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well during His journey through Samaria. He had asked her for a drink of water, which led to this deeper conversation about spiritual satisfaction. In this desert region, water was precious and wells were vital for survival, making His metaphor especially meaningful to someone who came daily to draw water.
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