John 1:37-39

1:37 When John’s ¹  two disciples heard him say this, ²  they followed Jesus. ³  1:38 Jesus turned around and saw them following and said to them, “What do you want?” ⁴  So they said to him, “Rabbi” (which is translated Teacher), ⁵  “where are you staying?” 1:39 Jesus ⁶  answered, ⁷  “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. ⁸ 

[1:37]  ¹ tn Grk “his”; the referent (John) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[1:37]  ² tn Grk “And the two disciples heard him speaking.”

[1:37]  ³ 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.

[1:38]  ⁴ tn Grk “What are you seeking?”

[1:38]  ⁵ sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.

[1:39]  ⁶ tn Grk “He”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[1:39]  ⁷ tn Grk “said to them.”

[1:39]  ⁸ tn Grk “about the tenth hour.”