John 1:38

Jesus turned round and saw them following him. “What are you looking for?” he asked them. “Rabbi (which means ‘Teacher’), where are you staying?” they asked in reply.

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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

37When the two disciples heard what he said they went and followed Jesus.

39“Come and see,” he told them. So they went with him and saw where he was staying. It was about four p.m., and they spent the rest of the day with him.

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Cross References

1 Kings 10:8How happy your people must be! How happy those who work for you, who stand here every day listening to your wisdom!

Proverbs 3:18Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.

Proverbs 13:20Being friends with wise people will make you wise, but being friends with stupid people will only cause you problems.

Matthew 23:7They love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and for people to call them, ‘Rabbi.’

Luke 8:38The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away.

Luke 14:25A large crowd was accompanying Jesus. He turned to them and said,

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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