John 4:17

17 The woman answered and said , I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said * , I have no husband:

John 4:17 Meaning and Commentary

John 4:17

The woman answered and said, I have no husband
Which was a truth she would not have spoke at another time and place, or to any of her neighbours; but Christ being a stranger, and no odium incurring upon her by it; and this serving a purpose to excuse her going to call him, she declares the truth of the matter:

Jesus said unto her, thou hast well said, I have no husband;
this is the truth, it is really fact, and is the true state of the case, between thee and him, who goes for thy husband.

John 4:17 In-Context

15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw .

16 Jesus saith unto her, Go , call thy husband, and come hither.

17 The woman answered and said , I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said , I have no husband:

18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.

19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.