John 1:40-42 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:1-51

The phrase, "according to," has been thought by some to suggest a type of doctrine or teaching with which the document might be supposed to harmonize, and therefore to set aside the idea of personal authenticity by its very form. This interpretation, seeing it applies to Mark and Luke as well as to John and Matthew, would lose its meaning; for Mark and Luke, by numerous traditionary notices, have been continuously credited, not with having personally set any special type of doctrine before... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-40

The first gathering of disciples to Jesus. We trace in these words the first beginnings of the Christian Church. It began with two disciples, Andrew and John; and the first disciples became the first preachers. I. THE BAPTIST 'S RENEWED TESTIMONY TO CHRIST . "Behold the Lamb of God!" 1 . John and the Redeemer had now met for the last time ; and the Baptist was already preparing for the change in their relative positions implied in the entrance of Jesus upon public... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-42

Guests of Jesus. Although our Lord had not, during any period of his ministry, a settled abode, a temporary home was provided for him, now in one place and anon in other, where he could rest and meditate, and where he could receive his friends. For Jesus was neither an ascetic nor a recluse; he did not disdain the tranquil pleasures of domestic retirement, nor did he withdraw himself from the fellowship of those whose nature he deigned to share. Of our Lord's social disposition this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-51

3. The first disciples, and their testimony. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:40

One of the two who heard from John that Jesus was the Son of God and the Lamb of God, and who, on that astounding intelligence, and at their teacher's own suggestion, followed (became henceforth followers of, ἀκόλουθοι ) him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter (notice a similar construction at John 6:45 , where a clause commences with the copula). The other disciple, with the studied reticence ever preserved about his own designation, is left unnamed by the writer. "Simon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:40-42

A brother's love and service. Little as we know of Andrew, that little presents him in a most interesting and attractive light. The record of his conduct upon the occasion of his attaching himself to Jesus is especially full of instruction and of inspiration. The opportunity which family relationships afford to spiritual usefulness, and the employment of the feelings peculiar to human kinship, are brought out in this brief narrative with exquisite beauty. We have revealed in this incident—... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:40-49

(2) The naming and convictions of the disciples. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

(a) The Messiah. He (Andrew) first £ findeth his own brother Simon. Dr. Plummer here observes, "In Church history St. Peter is everything, and St. Andrew nothing: but would there have been an Apostle Peter but for Andrew?" Hengstenberg, De Wette, and others have explained the curious word "first," as though both the unnamed disciple and Andrew had gone together to search out Simon, and that Andrew had been the first of the two to be successful. This would leave the ἴδιον less... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

The great discovery. Universal interest and pleasure are connected with all striking discoveries; e.g. in geographical knowledge, in physical science, in the arts of life. A new possession, either material or intellectual, is thus acquired. But all discoveries pale before that described in the simple language of the text. To find Christ is better than to find a gold mine, a continent, a faithful wife, a happy home. I. THE PROCESS OF THIS DISCOVERY . There is here no chance,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41-42

The reception of Peter by Christ. Andrew's first action is to make his discovery of the Messiah known to his brother. I. MARK THE PROMPT ZEAL , THE QUIET HELPFULNESS , THE YEARNING FAITH , OF ANDREW . "He first findeth his own brother Simon"—implying that he afterwards found John's brother, James, for a like object—"and brought him to Jesus." 1 . Andrew follows a natural instinct in carrying the glad tidings of salvation to his brother. Simon was one of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-40

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-51

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41-42

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