John 4:27

When Jesus’ disciples returned from their shopping trip (John 4:8), they were amazed to see Jesus talking with a woman. Their reaction reflects the typical Jewish prejudices against Samaritans and women. It was uncommon for rabbis to speak with women. [Note: For one of their sayings prohibiting conversation with females, see Morris, p. 242.] However they refrained from questioning her and Him, probably to avoid becoming involved in this unusual conversation.