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John 4:20

Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
John 4:20 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

    ASV

  • Our fathers gave worship on this mountain, but you Jews say that the right place for worship is in Jerusalem.

    BBE

  • Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where one must worship.

    DBY

  • Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship."

    WEB

  • our fathers in this mountain did worship, and ye -- ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where it behoveth to worship.'

    YLT

  • Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and all of you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

    ENG

  • Our fathers worshiped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

    WBT

  • Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one must worship is in Jerusalem.”

    BSB

In context

18For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.

19The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

20Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

21Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

22Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

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