John 1:35-42 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:41

He first findeth his own brother Simon ,.... Either before the other disciple, or before he found any other person: after he and the other disciple departed from Christ, being affected with the grace bestowed upon him, and his heart warm with the conversation he had had with him, and transported with joy at finding the Messiah, goes in all haste in search of his relations, friends, and acquaintance, to communicate what he had seen and heard, in order to bring them to the knowledge of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:42

And he brought him to Jesus ,.... That is, Andrew brought his brother Simon to Jesus; he persuaded him to go along with him, and showed him where he was; which discovered great zeal for Christ, being desirous of, gaining souls unto him; and great affection to his brother, being heartily concerned that he might know Christ, as well as he; nor did he choose that he should take up with the bare account that he gave of him, but would have him go to him himself, that he might be personally... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:35

The next day - After that mentioned John 1:29 . Two of his disciples - One of them was Andrew, John 1:40 , and it is very likely that John himself was the other; in every thing in which he might receive honor he studiously endeavors to conceal his own name. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:36

And looking upon Jesus - Attentively beholding, εμβλεψας , from εν , into, and βλεπω , to look - to view with steadfastness and attention. He who desires to discover the glories and excellencies of this Lamb of God, must thus look on him. At first sight, he appears only as a man among men, and as dying in testimony to the truth, as many others have died. But, on a more attentive consideration, he appears to be no less than God manifest in the flesh, and, by his death, making an... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:37

And the two disciples heard him - And they perfectly understood their master's meaning; in consequence of which, they followed Jesus. Happy they who, on hearing of the salvation of Christ, immediately attach themselves to its author! Delays are always dangerous; and, in this case, often fatal. Reader! hast thou ever had Christ as a sacrifice for thy sin pointed out unto thee? If so, hast thou followed him? If not, thou art not in the way to the kingdom of God. Lose not another moment!... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:38

What seek ye? - These disciples might have felt some embarrassment in addressing our blessed Lord, after hearing the character which the Baptist gave of him; to remove or prevent this, he graciously accosts them, and gives them an opportunity of explaining themselves to him. Such questions, we may conceive, the blessed Jesus still puts to those who in simplicity of heart desire an acquaintance with him. A question of this nature we may profitably ask ourselves: What seek ye? In this place!... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:39

Come and see - If those who know not the salvation of God would come at the command of Christ, they should soon see that with him is the fountain of life, and in his light they should see light. Reader, if thou art seriously inquiring where Christ dwelleth, take the following for answer: He dwells not in the tumult of worldly affairs, nor in profane assemblies, nor in worldly pleasures, nor in the place where drunkards proclaim their shame, nor in carelessness and indolence. But he is found... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:41

Findeth his own brother Simon - Every discovery of the Gospel of the Son of God produces benevolence, and leads those to whom it is made to communicate it to others. Those who find Jesus find in him a treasure of wisdom and knowledge, through which they may not only become rich themselves, but be instruments, in the hand of God, of enriching others. These disciples, having tasted the good word of Christ, were not willing to eat their bread alone, but went and invited others to partake with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:42

Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone - Πετρος signifies a stone, or fragment of a rock. The reason why this name was given to Simon, who was ever afterwards called Peter, may be seen in the notes on Matthew 16:18 , Matthew 16:19 , and particularly in Luke, at the end of chap. 9. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:36

Verse 36 36.Behold the Lamb of God! Hence appears more clearly what I have already stated, that when John perceived that he was approaching the end of his course, he labored incessantly to resign his office to Christ. His firmness too gives greater credit to his testimony. But by insisting so earnestly, during many successive days, in repeating the commendation of Christ, he shows that his own course was nearly finished. Here we see also how small and low the beginning of the Church was. John,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:42

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:41

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:42

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:36

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