“The stay of Jesus in Samaria was designed to be a blessing to His disciples, who were still under the influence of Jewish bigotry… They wondered at the conduct of Jesus. They could not refuse to follow His example, and during the two days in Samaria, fidelity to Him kept their prejudices under control; yet in heart they were unreconciled. They were slow to learn that their contempt and hatred must give place to pity and sympathy.”

Desire of Ages p.193
by Ellen G. White