John 4:39

"I sent you to reap that for which you haven’t labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the theme of faith and divine provision. Jesus indicates that they are reaping the harvest without having personally labored for it, acknowledging that God's grace enables them to achieve what their efforts alone could not accomplish, thus emphasizing reliance on His work and provision.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 39-42. And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, &c. There is seldom an instance of so remarkable success as this. From a single conversation, in Circumstances, in a place, and with an individual little likely to be attended with such results, many sinners were converted; many believed on the testimony of the woman; many more came to hear, and believed because they heard him themselves. We should never despair of doing good in the most unpromising circumstances, and we should seize upon every opportunity to converse with sinners on the great subject of their souls' salvation.

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