John 1:34-39 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:37

And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed —became followers of— Jesus . This event, if not profoundly symbolic (as Godet says), is typical of the whole process which has gone on in augmenting rapidity from that day to this. If Jesus were what John said, if they were able on his showing to grasp this much concerning the Lord, they would find in him what John could never be to them. John might awaken the sense of sin, peril, shame, and fear; he had no power to allay it. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:38

Then Jesus turned —hearing their footfall, he welcomed their sincere approach, attentive as he ever was to the faintest indication of genuine faith and desire for his best gifts— and beheld them following , and he saith to them, What seek ye? The first words of Jesus, as recorded in this Gospel, reveal the incarnate Logos, anointed of the Holy Spirit, beginning to search the heart and anticipate the unuttered questions of humanity. He assumes their desire for that which he alone can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:38

A question for seekers. I. A FIRST MEETING WITH SOME OF THE DISCIPLES . Interesting to look back from the concluding to the beginning chapters of this Gospel—from the days when the apostles were trusted friends to the days when Jesus and they were but as strangers. Here we have a record of the first meeting with some of them. Jesus is walking by the banks of the Jordan—a Teacher who has been made fit to teach, waiting now for scholars; and some of the scholars, all unknown... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:39

He saith to them, Come, and ye shall see . £ "A parable of the message of faith" (Westcott). Some have compared the expression with ἔρου καὶ βλέπε , thrice repeated (T.R.) in Revelation 6:1-17 .; but it is unnecessary to do so. Faith precedes revelation as well as follows it. They came, and saw where he was abiding. We cannot say where; it may have been some cave in the rocks, some humble shelter amid the hills, some chamber in a caravanserai; for he had not where to lay his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:33-34

The same said ... - This was the sign by which he was to know the Messiah. He was to see the Spirit descending like a dove and abiding on him. It does not follow, however, that he had no intimation before this that Jesus was the Christ, but it means that by this he should know it infallibly. From Matthew 3:13-14, it seems that John supposed, before the baptism of Jesus, that he claimed to be the Messiah, and, that he believed it; but the infallible, certain testimony in the case was the descent... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:35

The next day - The day after his remarkable testimony that Jesus was the Son of God. This testimony of John is reported because it was the main design of this evangelist to show that Jesus was the Messiah. See the introduction. To do this, he adduces the decided and repeated testimony of John the Baptist. This was impartial evidence in the case, and hence he so particularly dwells upon it.John stood - Or was standing. This was probably apart from the multitude.Two of his disciples - One of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:36

Looking upon Jesus ... - Fixing his eyes intently upon him. Singling him out and regarding him with special attention. Contemplating him as the long-expected Messiah and Deliverer of the world. In this way all ministers should fix the eye upon the Son of God, and direct all others to him.As he walked - While Jesus was walking. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:37

They followed Jesus - They had been the disciples of John. his office was to point out the Messiah. When that was done, they left at once their master and teacher, John. and followed the long-expected Messiah. This shows that John was sincere; that he was not desirous of forming a party or of building up a sect; that he was willing that all those whom he had attracted to himself by his ministry should become followers of Christ. The object of ministers should not be to build up their own... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:38

What seek ye? - This was not asked to obtain “information.” Compare John 1:48. It was not a harsh reproof, forbidding them to follow him. Compare Matthew 11:28-30. It was a kind inquiry respecting their desires; an invitation to lay open their minds, to state their wishes, and to express all their feelings respecting the Messiah and their own salvation. We may learn:That Jesus regards the first inclinations of the soul to follow him. He “turned” toward these disciples, and he will incline his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:39

Come and see - This was a kind and gracious answer. He did not put them off to some future period. Then, as now, he was willing that they should come at once and enjoy the full opportunity which they desired of his conversation. Jesus is ever ready to admit those who seek him to his presence and favor.Abode with him - Remained with him. This was probably the dwelling of some friend of Jesus. His usual home was at Nazareth.The tenth hour - The Jews divided their day into twelve equal parts,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:37

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:38

The Pulpit Commentary - John 1:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:33-34

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 1:39

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