John 1:44 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 1:43-51

We have here the call of Philip and Nathanael. I. Philip was called immediately by Christ himself, not as Andrew, who was directed to Christ by John, or Peter, who was invited by his brother. God has various methods of bringing his chosen ones home to himself. But, whatever means he uses, he is not tied to any. 1. Philip was called in a preventing was: Jesus findeth Philip. Christ sought us, and found us, before we made any enquiries after him. The name Philip is of Greek origin, and much used... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 1:43-51

1:43-51 On the next day Jesus determined to go away to Galilee; and there he found Philip. Jesus said to him: "Follow me!" Now Philip came from Bethsaida, which was the town from which Andrew and Peter came. Philip went and found Nathanael and said to him: "We have found the One about whom Moses wrote in the law, and about whom the prophets spoke--I mean Jesus, the son of Joseph, the man from Nazareth." Nathanael said to him: "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him: "Come... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:44

Now Philip was of Bethsaida ,.... A town on the lake of Gennesaret, afterwards made a city by Philip the tetrarch, and called Julias, after the name of Caesar's daughter F13 Joseph. Antiqu. l. 18. c. 3. : it was a fishing town, and had its name from thence; and the disciples that were of it, were of this business: the city of Andrew and Peter ; or "Simon", as read the Syriac and Persic versions: three apostles were called out of this place, as mean, and wicked, as it was; see ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:44

Verse 44 44.Was of Bethsaida. The name of the city appears to have been mentioned on purpose, that the goodness of God to the three Apostles may be more illustriously displayed. We know how severely, on other occasions, Christ threatens and curses that city, (Matthew 11:21; Luke 10:13.) Accordingly, when God brought into favor with him some out of a nation so ungodly and wicked, we ought to view it in the same light as if they had been brought out of the lowest hell. And when Christ, after... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 1:35-51

3. The first disciples, and their testimony. 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 1:43-44

On the morrow — i.e. on the fourth day after the deputation from the Sanhedrin— he willed— or was minded— to go forth into Galilee , to commence his homeward journey. Whether this implies an actual beginning of his route, or suggests, before any step was taken in that direction, that the following incidents occurred, cannot be determined, though commentators take opposite sides, as though something important depended upon it. The former supposition is, however, in keeping with the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:43-44

The calling of Philip. Jesus was now leaving Bethany beyond Jordan for Galilee; and as he was about to set out, he summoned Philip, a Galilaean, to discipleship. I. THE CALL OF CHRIST TO PHILIP . "He findeth Philip, and Jesus saith unto him, Follow me." 1 . The birthplace of Philip. He was a native of the district of Beth-saida, and belonged to the city of Andrew and Peter, and must therefore have been acquainted with them. Probably through them was he first brought... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:44

Of Bethsaida - See the notes at Matthew 11:21.The city of - The place where Andrew and Peter dwelt. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 1:43-51

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 1:43-51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 1:44

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 1:44

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:35-51

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:40-49

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:43-44

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:43-44

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:44

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