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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.

But {G1161} whosoever {G3739}{G302} drinketh {G4095} of {G1537} the water {G5204} that {G3739} I {G1473} shall give {G1325} him {G846} shall {G1372} never {G1519}{G165}{G3364} thirst {G1372}; but {G235} the water {G5204} that {G3739} I shall give {G1325} him {G846} shall be {G1096} in {G1722} him {G846} a well {G4077} of water {G5204} springing up {G242} into {G1519} everlasting {G166} life {G2222}.

but whoever drinks the water I will give him will never be thirsty again! On the contrary, the water I give him will become a spring of water inside him, welling up into eternal life!”

But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.

Commentary

Commentary on John 4:14 (KJV)

Verse Text: "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."

Context and Meaning

This verse is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Jesus has just offered her "living water" (v. 10) and contrasted it with the physical well water that leaves one thirsty again (v. 13). In verse 14, He elaborates on the nature and effect of the spiritual water He provides.

Key Themes

  • Spiritual Satisfaction: Jesus' gift provides a deep, lasting spiritual satisfaction that physical or worldly things cannot offer. Those who receive it will "never thirst" in the sense of experiencing the fundamental spiritual emptiness that drives people to seek fulfillment elsewhere.
  • The Indwelling Holy Spirit: The "water that I shall give him" is often understood to represent the Holy Spirit, given by Jesus to believers. This spiritual life-source resides "in him" (the believer).
  • An Inward Source: Unlike external sources of satisfaction, the spiritual life Jesus gives is an internal "well of water," continuously active and available ("springing up").
  • Everlasting Life: The ultimate purpose and result of this spiritual water is not just temporary relief but a dynamic flow leading directly into "everlasting life," which is not merely endless existence but a quality of life in relationship with God, beginning now and continuing eternally.

Linguistic Insight

The phrase "springing up" translates the Greek word hallomenou (ἁλλομένου), which means "leaping," "bubbling," or "gushing." It conveys a sense of vibrant, active, and abundant life flowing from within the believer.

Cross-Reference

Jesus speaks further about the Spirit being like rivers of living water flowing from within believers in John 7:37-39.

Reflection

This verse assures believers that the spiritual life received through faith in Jesus is not a shallow, temporary fix but a deep, internal, and eternal source of satisfaction and vitality. It encourages us to rely on Christ as the continuous source of life and to trust that the Spirit within us is actively working towards our ultimate eternal destiny.

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Cross-References

  • John 7:38 (75 votes)

    He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

  • John 7:39 (75 votes)

    (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet [given]; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

  • John 6:35 (56 votes)

    And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

  • Isaiah 49:10 (31 votes)

    They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

  • Revelation 7:16 (28 votes)

    They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

  • Ephesians 1:13 (22 votes)

    In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

  • Ephesians 1:14 (22 votes)

    Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.