John 1:39

“Come, and you will see,” he replied. So they went, and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him. It was then about four in the afternoon.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

38But Jesus turned around, and saw them following. “What are you looking for?” he asked. “Rabbi,” they answered (or, as we should say, ‘Teacher’), “where are you staying?”

40One of the two, who heard what John said and followed Jesus, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who toil and are burdened, and I will give you rest!

John 1:46“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” asked Nathanael. “Come and see,” replied Philip.

John 6:37All those whom the Father gives me will come to me; and no one who comes to me will I ever turn away.

Acts 28:30For two whole years Paul stayed in a house which he rented for himself, welcoming all who came to see him,

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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