John 1:38

But Jesus, turning, and looking at them following, saith unto them—What seek ye? And, they, said unto him—Rabbi! which meaneth, when translated, Teacher, Where abidest thou?

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

37and the two disciples hearkened unto him speaking, and they followed Jesus.

39He saith unto them—Be coming, and ye shall see. They came, therefore, and saw where he abode, and, with him, they abode that day. It was about the tenth, hour.

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Cross References

1 Kings 10:8How happy, are thy wives, how happy, are these thy servants,—who do stand before thee continually, who hear thy wisdom!

Proverbs 3:18A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her,—and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.

Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.

Matthew 23:7And the salutations in the market-places, and to be called by men, Rabbi.

Luke 8:38And the man from whom the demons had gone forth, began to beg of him, that he might be with him; but he dismissed him, saying—

Luke 14:25And there were journeying together with him many multitudes; and, turning, he said unto 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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