The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. 43. The day following ] Better, as in Joh 1:29 ; Joh 1:35, The next day: the Greek is the same in all three verses. We thus have four days accurately marked, (1) Joh 1:19; (2) Joh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:43”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:42
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. 42. beheld ] Same word as in Joh 1:36, implying a fixed earnest look; what follows shews that Christ’s gaze penetrated to his heart … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:42”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:41
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. 41. He first findeth, &c.] The meaning of ‘first’ becomes almost certain when we remember S. John’s characteristic reserve about himself. Both disciples hurry to tell their own brothers the good tidings, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:41”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:40
One of the two which heard John [speak,] and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 40. Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother ] Before the end of the first century, therefore, it was natural to describe Andrew by his relationship to his far better known brother. In Church History S. Peter is everything and S. Andrew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:40”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:39
He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 39. Come and see ] The more probable reading gives, Come and ye shall see. they came ] Insert, therefore. that day ] That memorable day. it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:39”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:38
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? 38 51. The Testimony of Disciples 38. saw them ] Same verb as in Joh 1:14 ; Joh 1:32. The context shews that He saw into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:38”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:37
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 37. heard him speak ] Although the declaration had not been addressed to them in particular. they followed Jesus ] The first beginning of the Christian Church. But we are not to understand that they have already determined to become His disciples. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:37”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:36
And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 36. looking upon ] having looked on with a fixed penetrating gaze. Comp. Joh 1:42; Mar 10:21; Mar 10:27; Luk 20:17; Luk 22:61. Behold the Lamb of God ] This seems to shew that these disciples were present the previous day … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:36”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:35
Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 35 37. The Testimony of the Baptist to Andrew and John 35. Again ] Referring to Joh 1:29: it should come second; The next day again John was standing. The difference between this narrative and that of the Synoptists (Mat 4:18; Mar 1:16; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:35”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:34
And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. 34. And I saw, and bare record ] Better, And I have seen and have borne witness. ‘I have seen’ is in joyous contrast to ‘I knew Him not,’ Joh 1:31 ; Joh 1:33. ‘Have borne witness’ is the same verb as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 1:34”