John 1:41

Translations

Modern

He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).

Traditional

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

Literal

He first finds his own brother Simon, and he says to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is, being translated, Christ).

Latin

Invenit hic primum fratrem suum Simonem, et dicit ei: Invenimus Messiam (quod est interpretatum Christus).

Original

Greek

English

He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).

Notes

John 1:40–42

Simon is well known in the Gospels, not for his courage and faith, but for his failings (see 18:15–18, 25–27). Jesus gave him the name Cephas, an Aramaic word that means “rock.” In Greek, this name is Petros. In English, we say Peter. This name pointed to the strong church leader Simon would later become (see Acts 1:1–5:42; 8:1–12:25; 15:1–41).

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

Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

First Disciples Gatheredc. AD 27

Related verses

John 4:25
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.”
John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
Acts 13:32–33
And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers
Isaiah 2:3–5
And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Psalm 89:20
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.
John 4:28–29
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people,
Acts 10:38
…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
Daniel 9:25–26
Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.
Luke 2:17
After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.
John 1:36–37
When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
Acts 4:27
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.
2 Kings 7:9
Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.”

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Messiah: The anointed one, a title for Jesus Christ Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

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

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Andrew Andrew: Finds Peter, his Brother, and Brings Him to Jesus Converts: Zealous: Andrew Faith in Christ: Andrew Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Messiah Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Messiah Religious Zeal: Andrew and Philip Religious Zeal: Exemplified Titles and Names of Christ: Messiah

John 1:41

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