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John 1:38

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?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following,.... That is, "him", as the Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions add: he saw by their walk, and by their countenances, that they were following him;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What seek ye? - This was not asked to obtain “information.” Compare Joh 1:48. It was not a harsh reproof, forbidding them to follow him. Compare Mat 11:28-30. It was a kind inquiry respecting their…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

What seek ye? - These disciples might have felt some embarrassment in addressing our blessed Lord, after hearing the character which the Baptist gave of him; to remove or prevent this, he graciously…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 1:37-42

We have here the turning over of two disciples from John to Jesus, and one of them fetching in a third, and these are the first-fruits of Christ's disciples; see how small the church was in its…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Testimony of Disciples

38. saw them Same verb as in Joh 1:1; Joh 1:1. The context shews that He saw into their hearts as well. For -Then" read But.

What seek ye? i.e. in Me. He does not ask -…