John 4:42

Said [ε λ ε γ ο ν]. The imperfect tense : said to the woman as they successively met her.

Saying [λ α λ ι α ν]. Another word is designedly substituted for logon, word (vv. 39, 41). In ver. 39 logov, word, is used of the woman, from the Evangelist's standpoint, as being a testimony to Christ. Here the Samaritans distinguish between the more authoritative and dignified word of Jesus, and the talk of the woman. Rev., speaking. Compare the kindred verb lalew, in vv. 26, 27; also John 8:43; Matthew 26:73.

The Christ. The best texts omit.

The Savior [ο σ ω τ η ρ]. John uses the word only here and 1 John 4:14. See on Jesus, Matthew 1:21. It is significant that this conception of Christ should have been first expressed by a Samaritan.