John 1:43
The following day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip, and said to him, “Follow me.”
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44Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.
Cross References
Matthew 4:18As Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew – casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
Matthew 10:3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-gatherer; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
John 1:28This happened at Bethany, across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 1:37The two disciples heard him say this, and followed Jesus.
John 6:7“Even if we spent a years’ wages on bread,” answered Philip, “it would not be enough for each of them to have a little.”
John 14:8“Master, show us the Father,” said Philip, “and we will be satisfied.”
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 →