John 1:37

Translations

Modern

And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

Traditional

And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Literal

And the two disciples heard him speaking and followed Jesus.

Latin

Et audierunt eum duo discipuli loquentem, et secuti sunt Jesum.

Original

Greek

English

And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

First Disciples Gatheredc. AD 27

Related verses

Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
John 1:43
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
Zechariah 8:21
…and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’
John 4:39–42
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To John: His Influence Upon the Public Mind

John 1:37

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