Perhaps the Jew mentioned in 3:25 had related the information to the Pharisees (John often used the term Jew to refer to the religious leaders). It is likely that now the Pharisees are starting to get worried about developments. John the Baptist had used harsh words about the Pharisees and Saducees (Matt 3:7,8), now someone who was linked with John, ie Jesus, was becoming even more popular. Something was afoot. John emphasises that Jesus did not actually do any baptising Himself. Again, John is trying to detract from an unhealthy concentration on individuals (1 Cor 1:10-17).
Jesus apparently did not want to have a confrontation with the Pharisees at this stage, so He returned to Galilee. The route there would take Him through Samaria. Gen 33:19 refers to Jacob giving Joseph some land (Gen 33:19; Joshua 24:32). The place is actually near the modern day Nablus.
Jacob's well is not referred to anywhere else in the Bible, but the well itself still exists today. Jesus sat down by the well for a rest.
Jesus apparently did not want to have a confrontation with the Pharisees at this stage, so He returned to Galilee. The route there would take Him through Samaria. Gen 33:19 refers to Jacob giving Joseph some land (Gen 33:19; Joshua 24:32). The place is actually near the modern day Nablus.
Jacob's well is not referred to anywhere else in the Bible, but the well itself still exists today. Jesus sat down by the well for a rest.
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