John 4:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Our{G2257} fathers{G3962} worshipped{G4352}{(G5656)} in{G1722} this{G5129} mountain{G3735}; and{G2532} ye{G5210} say{G3004}{(G5719)}, that{G3754} in{G1722} Jerusalem{G2414} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the place{G5117} where{G3699} men ought{G1163}{(G5748)} to worship{G4352}{(G5721)}.
KJV with Strongs
(20) Our fathers worshipped in this mountain and you say that in Jerusalem is the place where worship is necessary."
The F.O.G
So tell me: Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim Jerusalem is the only place for proper worship."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
our fathers in this mountain did worship, and ye—ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where it behoveth to worship.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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