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John 1

John 1:35

The First Disciples · John 1:35–42
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Translations

Modern
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples.
Traditional
Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;
Literal
On the next day John again was standing, and two of his disciples.
Latin
Altera die iterum stabat Joannes, et ex discipulis ejus duo.

Original

Greek
English
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples.

Notes

John 1:35–51

This section introduces the model for discipleship in John’s Gospel. Disciples wanted to come and see Jesus, and when they met him, they stayed with him (1:39).

John 1:19–51

John’s Gospel focuses less on John the Baptist compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 3:1–6; Mark 1:2–6; Luke 1:1–24, 57–80; 3:1–13). However, the apostle John wants us to understand that John the Baptist correctly identified and honored Jesus.

John the Baptist’s disciples leave him to follow Jesus. Jesus continued the work that John had begun. As the ministry of Jesus grew, John’s ministry became smaller, just as John had said (John 3:30).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 4:18–22 Mark 1:16–20 Luke 5:1–11

People

John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Anointed One, Anointed Ones Baptism of Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John the Baptist John, Gospel of John, the Apostle Lamb of God Peter, the Apostle Philip Witness

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To John: His Influence Upon the Public Mind John: Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus