John 1:41-42

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 1:40-42

John 1:40-42. One of the two who heard John speak In the manner above related; was Andrew And probably this evangelist, John, was the other, it being his custom to conceal his own name in his writings. He Andrew; first findeth his own brother Simon Simon may perhaps be here called Andrew’s own brother, to distinguish him from some other person that belonged to the family, who possibly might be his brother-in- law, or related to him only in half-blood. Peter was so remarkable a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 1:35-51

18. The first disciples (John 1:35-51)John the Baptist no doubt felt he had successfully completed part of his work when two of his disciples left him to follow Jesus. One of these was Andrew, the other probably John (who does not mention his own name in his Gospel). Andrew then brought his brother Simon to Jesus. Jesus saw some characteristic in Simon that caused him to give him the name ‘Rock’. (The Aramaic word that Jesus used is transliterated as Cephas. The equivalent Greek word is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 1:41

he = This one. first findeth . Andrew is the first to find his brother, and afterwards John finds his. The Latin Version (Cod. Vercellensis, Cent. 4) must have read Greek. prof = early [in the morning]; not protos, as in the Rec. text. Not primum = first, as in the Vulgate. the Messias = the Messiah. App-98 . Occurs only here, and John 4:25 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 1:42

brought = led. Greek. apo to. Greek. pros. App-104 . Jona. Aramaic for John. App-94 . Cephas. Aramaic. Occurs only in 1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 3:22 ; 1Co 9:5 ; 1 Corinthians 15:5 .Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:9 . A stone = Peter = Greek. Petros. See note on Matthew 16:18 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 1:41

He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).He findeth first ... The exact meaning of the word "first" here is thought to be difficult; but the exact shade of various meanings is really of no great consequence. Hendriksen said:The meaning is that two men (Andrew and John), having spent a day with Jesus, became so impressed with what they found in him that they became missionaries. Each started out to find his own... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 1:42

He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).Thou art Simon the son of John ... These are the exact words Jesus used in his confession of Peter (Matthew 16:13f), and the Lord's use of them here appears to have been prompted by his divine foreknowledge of the great confession that Peter would make.Thou shalt be called Cephas ... This new name assigned to Andrew's brother means "stone" or... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 1:41

John 1:41. He first findeth his own brother Simon,— Hence it should seem that both these disciples sought St. Peter different ways. He may perhaps be called Andrew's own brother, to distinguish him from some other who belonged to the family, and who possibly might be his brother-in-law, or was related to him only in half-blood. St. Peter was so remarkable a person, that it might be proper to tell us who was the first instrument of bringing him acquainted with Christ; and if St. John was the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 1:42

John 1:42. Thou art Simon, &c.— Though Jesus had never seen Simon before, immediately on his coming in, he saluted him, in full proof of his omniscience, by his own and his Father's name; adding, in proof of his being possessed of the gift of prophesy, that he should afterwards be called Cephas, which means the same in Syriac that Peter does in the Greek, namely, a rock; a name well adapted to his character, on account of that resolute and patient firmness with which he should maintain the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 1:41

41. have found the Messias—The previous preparation of their simple hearts under the Baptist's ministry, made quick work of this blessed conviction, while others hesitated till doubt settled into obduracy. So it is still. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 1:42

42. brought him to Jesus—Happy brothers that thus do to each other! beheld him—fixed his eyes on him, with significant gaze (as :-). Cephas . . . stone—(See on :-). read more

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