John 1:37

When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

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In The King James Version

And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

In Context

36As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”

38Turning around, Jesus saw them following him and said to them, “What are you seeking?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are yoʋ staying?”

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Cross References

John 1:43On the next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”

Romans 10:17So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes through the word of God.

Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. And let anyone who wishes to do so take the water of life freely.

Matthew Henry on John 1:30-37

John's Testimony to Christ. 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent… Read the whole commentary →

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