John 1:41, John 1:42 KJV

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:41

He first findeth - He found him and “told him about Jesus” before he brought him to Jesus.We have found the Messias - They had learned from the testimony of John, and now had been more fully convinced from conversation with Jesus, that he was the Messiah. The word “Messiah,” or “Messias,” is Hebrew, and means the same as the Greek word “Christ,” “anointed.” See the notes at Matthew 1:1. From the conduct of Andrew we may learn that it is the nature of religion to desire that others may possess... read more

Joseph Benson

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:41-42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:41

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 1:35-51

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 1:41

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

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

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