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John 1:39

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He saith unto them, come and see,.... He gave them an invitation, to go along with him directly, and see with their own eyes, where he dwelt, and there and then converse with him, and at any other…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Come and see - This was a kind and gracious answer. He did not put them off to some future period. Then, as now, he was willing that they should come at once and enjoy the full opportunity which they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Come and see - If those who know not the salvation of God would come at the command of Christ, they should soon see that with him is the fountain of life, and in his light they should see light.…

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

Come and see The more probable reading gives, Come and ye shall see.

they came Insert, therefore.

that day That memorable day.

it was about the tenth hour S. John remembers the very hour of this…