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John 1:37

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 1:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
John 1:37 — American Standard Version

Context — John 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34And I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.
35Again on the morrow John was standing, and two of his disciples;
36and he looked upon Jesus as he walked, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God!
37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
38And Jesus turned, and beheld them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? And they said unto him, Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), where abideth thou?
39He saith unto them, Come, and ye shall see. They came therefore and saw where he abode; and they abode with him that day: it was about the tenth hour.
40One of the two that heard John [speak], and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter`s brother.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the two disciples heard him speak, etc.] The above words, and took notice of them; faith in Christ came by hearing them; they reached their hearts, and they found their affections, and the desires of their souls, to be after Christ: and they followed Jesus; left their master, and went after him, in order to get some acquaintance with him, and receive some instructions from him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 interests or to extend their own fame. It is to point men to the Saviour. Ministers, however popular or successful, should be willing that their disciples should look to Christ rather than to them; nay,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They followed Jesus - They walked after him, but had not the courage to speak to him. John 1:41”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and they: Joh 1:43, Joh 4:39-42; Pro 15:23; Zac 8:21; Rom 10:17; Eph 4:29; Rev 22:17 John 1:38”
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