King James Version

What Does John 4:29 Mean?

John 4:29 in the King James Version says “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? — study this verse from John chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

John 4:29 · KJV


Context

27

And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?

28

The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

29

Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

30

Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

31

In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The woman's testimony 'Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did' invites others to personal encounter rather than mere intellectual assent. Her question 'is not this the Christ?' shows appropriate tentativeness—she points to Christ and lets others investigate. Effective witnessing shares our experience and invites exploration.

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Historical & Cultural Context

That she addressed 'the men of the city' despite her likely ostracism shows the power of her testimony. Her shameful past, now revealed by Christ, becomes the very means of her credible witness.

Reflection Questions

  1. How can our past failures and Christ's knowledge of them become testimony to His grace?
  2. What is the difference between arguing people into faith versus inviting them to 'come and see'?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 14 words
Δεῦτε1 of 14

Come

G1205

come hither!

ἴδετε2 of 14

see

G1492

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

ἄνθρωπον3 of 14

a man

G444

man-faced, i.e., a human being

ὃς4 of 14

which

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

εἶπέν5 of 14

told

G2036

to speak or say (by word or writing)

μοι6 of 14

me

G3427

to me

πάντα7 of 14

all things

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

ὅσα8 of 14

that ever

G3745

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

ἐποίησα9 of 14

I did

G4160

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

μήτι10 of 14

not

G3385

whether at all

οὗτός11 of 14

this

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

ἐστιν12 of 14

is

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

13 of 14
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Χριστός14 of 14

the Christ

G5547

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

John 4:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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