John 1:38

Then Jesus, turning around and seeing them following him, said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi (which means in translation, Teacher), where do you live?”

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In The King James Version

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

In Context

37And two disciples were listening to him speaking. And they followed Jesus.

39He said to them, “Come and see.” They went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. Now it was about the tenth hour.

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Cross References

1 Kings 10:8Blessed are your men, and blessed are your servants, who stand before you always, and who hear your wisdom.

Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who overtake her, and he who shall take hold of her is blessed.

Proverbs 13:20Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.

Matthew 23:7and greetings in the marketplace, and to be called Master by men.

Luke 8:38And the man from whom the demons had departed pleaded with him, so that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

Luke 14:25Now great crowds traveled with him. And turning around, he said to them:

Matthew Henry on John 1:38-43

The Call of Andrew and Peter. 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first findeth… Read the whole commentary →

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