John 1:37
37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
Other Translations of John 1:37
King James Version
37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
English Standard Version
37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
The Message
37 The two disciples heard him and went after Jesus.
New King James Version
37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
New Living Translation
37 When John's two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 1:37
Commentary on John 1:37-42
(Read John 1:37-42)
The strongest and most prevailing argument with an awakened soul to follow Christ, is, that it is he only who takes away sin. Whatever communion there is between our souls and Christ, it is he who begins the discourse. He asked, What seek ye? The question Jesus put to them, we should all put to ourselves when we begin to follow Him, What do we design and desire? In following Christ, do we seek the favour of God and eternal life? He invites them to come without delay. Now is the accepted time, 2 Corinthians 6:2. It is good for us to be where Christ is, wherever it be. We ought to labour for the spiritual welfare of those related to us, and seek to bring them to Him. Those who come to Christ, must come with a fixed resolution to be firm and constant to him, like a stone, solid and stedfast; and it is by his grace that they are so.