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John 1

John 1:42

The First Disciples · John 1:35–42
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Translations

Modern
Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
Traditional
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
Literal
He led him to Jesus. Having looked at him, Jesus said, “You are Simon the son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is interpreted, Peter).
Latin
Et adduxit eum ad Jesum. Intuitus autem eum Jesus, dixit: Tu es Simon, filius Jona; tu vocaberis Cephas, quod interpretatur Petrus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

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).

Events

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The father of Simon Peter Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Anointed One, Anointed Ones Bar-Jona Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cephas Jesus Christ John (Person) John, Gospel of Jona Meaning of Names in the Bible Peter, the Apostle Philip Simon

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Andrew Andrew: Finds Peter, his Brother, and Brings Him to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To Jonas: Father of Peter: Called Jona Peter: Also Called Simon Bar-Jona and Cephas Religious Zeal: Andrew and Philip Religious Zeal: Exemplified