John 4:9-11

Good News Translation

^9 (A)The woman answered, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan—so how can you ask me for a drink?” (Jews will not use the same cups and bowls that Samaritans use.)^[a]

¹⁰ Jesus answered, “If you only knew what God gives and who it is that is asking you for a drink, you would ask him, and he would give you life-giving water.”

¹¹ “Sir,” the woman said, “you don't have a bucket, and the well is deep. Where would you get that life-giving water?