John 1:37-39

1:37 When John’s two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 1:38 Jesus turned around and saw them following and said to them, “What do you want?” So they said to him, “Rabbi” (which is translated Teacher), “where are you staying?” 1:39 Jesus answered, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. Now it was about four o’clock in the afternoon.


tn Grk “his”; the referent (John) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “And the two disciples heard him speaking.”

sn The expression followed Jesus pictures discipleship, which means that to learn from Jesus is to follow him as the guiding priority of one’s life.

tn Grk “What are you seeking?”

sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.

tn Grk “He”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

tn Grk “said to them.”

tn Grk “about the tenth hour.”