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“While He [the Lord Jesus] was sitting alone by the well, 'There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water' (John 4:7). As man, the Lord was thirsty, and saw that someone who was naturally thirsty was coming to quench her thirst. As God, however, He also saw that her heart was athirst for the water…” quote by Gregory Palamas
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“While He [the Lord Jesus] was sitting alone by the well, 'There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water' (John 4:7). As man, the Lord was thirsty, and saw that someone who was naturally thirsty was coming to quench her thirst. As God, however, He also saw that her heart was athirst for the water of salvation, although she did not know Him Who could give it to her. So He hastened to reveal Himself to her longing soul for, as it is written, He Himself longs for those who long for Him (cf. Ps. 9:10; Prov. 7:15).”

Gregory Palamas

About This Quote

Source Bible: John 4:7 (New Testament)

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman, recognizing both physical thirst and deeper spiritual longing, offering salvation.

In simple terms: Jesus offers deeper fulfillment beyond physical needs.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual fulfillment beyond material wants.

Themes

faith compassion spiritual thirst

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

scriptural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual seeking
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

theology salvation human longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What deeper needs do we ignore?
  • How can we recognize others’ spiritual thirst?
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