She was a Samaritan. He was a Jew. Jews had no dealings with Samaritans. She was a woman; He was a man. Men do not counsel women. She was immoral; He was righteous. Righteous people just do not associate with the unrighteous. She was an outcast; He was a great teacher. She had lost her reputation; and He, by His association with her, would stand a good chance of losing His.
