John 1:38

Turning 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?”

Text-Critical English NT

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 him say this, they followed Jesus.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 23:7greetings in the marketplaces, and when others call them ‘ Rabbi, Rabbi.’

Luke 8:38Now the man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

Luke 14:25Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and 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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