Translations
Modern
Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.
Traditional
And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
Literal
And his disciples reported to John about all these things.
Latin
Et nuntiaverunt Joanni discipuli ejus de omnibus his.
Original
Greek
English
Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.
Notes
John’s disciples: See study note on 5:33. John was now in prison (3:19–20). He wondered if Jesus was truly the Christ since Jesus did not act like a powerful political king who would defeat the Romans. In response, Jesus defined his role as God's chosen king.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Machaerus Prophecy
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Sends Two Disciples to Jesus