The Samaritans were attracted and interested by the teachings of Jesus. But they were not satisfied with this short conference; they were anxious to hear more and to have their fellow-citizens also listen to this wonderful teacher. They begged him to tarry with them and instruct them. For two days he remained in Samaria teaching the people. Many believed on him and accepted his words. Jesus was a Jew, yet he mingled freely with these Samaritans, setting at naught the custom and bigotry of his nation. He had already commenced to break down the partition wall between Jew and Gentile, and preach salvation to the world. {2SP 148.1}

Samaritanerne følte sig hendraget til Jesus og interesseret i hans lære. Men de var ikke tilfreds med denne korte samtale; de længtes efter at høre mere og ønskede, at også deres medborgere skulle lytte til den underfulde Lærer. De bad ham om at blive hos dem og undervise dem. Jesus blev to dage i Samaria og lærte folket. Mange troede på ham og tog imod hans ord. Jesus var en jøde, og dog omgik han frit med disse samaritanere og tilsidesatte sin nations skikke og hykleri. Han havde allerede begyndt at nedbryde adskillelsens mellemvæg mellem jøder og hedninger og af forkynde frelsen for verden.