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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:38

Verse 38 38.Rabbi. This name was commonly given to persons of high rank, or who possessed any kind of honor. But the Evangelist here points out another use of it which was made in his own age, which was, that they addressed by this name the teachers and expounders of the word of God. Although, therefore, those two disciples do not yet recognize Christ as the only Teacher of the Church, yet, moved by the commendation bestowed on him by John the Baptist, they hold him to be a Prophet and teacher,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:39

Verse 39 39.It was about the tenth hour; that is, the evening was approaching, for it was not more than two hours till sunset. The day was at that time divided by them into twelve hours, which were longer in summer and shorter in winter. But from this circumstance we infer that those disciples were so eagerly desirous to hear Christ, and to gain a more intimate knowledge of him, that they gave themselves no concern about a night’s lodging. On the contrary, we are, for the most part, very unlike... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:40

Verse 40 40.Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. The design of the Evangelist, down to the end of the chapter, is to inform us how gradually the disciples were brought to Christ. Here he relates about Peter, and afterwards he will mention Philip and Nathanael. The circumstance of Andrew immediately bringing his brother expresses the nature of faith, which does not conceal or quench the light, but rather spreads it in every direction. Andrew has scarcely a spark, and yet, by means of it, he enlightens... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:41

Verse 41 41.We have found the Messiah. The Evangelist has interpreted the Hebrew word Messiah (Anointed) by the Greek word Christ, in order to publish to the whole world what was secretly known to the Jews. It was the ordinary designation of kings, (39) as anointing was observed by them as a solemn rite. But still they were aware that one King would be anointed by God, under whom they might hope to obtain perfect and eternal happiness; especially when they should learn that the earthly kingdom... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:42

Verse 42 42.Thou art Simon. Christ gives a name to Simon, not as men commonly do, from some past event, or from what is now perceived in them, but because he was to make him Peter, (a stone.) First, he says, Thou art Simon, the son of Jonah. He repeats the name of his father in an abridged form; which is common enough when names are translated into other languages; for it will plainly appear from the last chapter that he was the son of Johanna or John. But all this amounts to nothing more than... read more

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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

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35

On the morrow, again John was standing, and two from his disciples; implying that there were many others within hearing of his voice, or, at least, under his influence. The imperfect tense of the verb εἱστήκει suggests the idea that he was waiting for some fresh announcement, some providential event, to determine his course. The "again" refers back to verse 29. Much must be read between the lines as to these disciples, their excited interest in the words already uttered by their master. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-39

(1) John directs his own disciples to Jesus. read more

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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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:38

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:40

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:41

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:42

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-39

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-40

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-42

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