John 1:37
New International Version
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

New Living Translation
When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.

English Standard Version
The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible
And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
And the two disciples heard him speaking, and followed Jesus.

King James Bible
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

New King James Version
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

New American Standard Bible
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

NASB 1995
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

NASB 1977
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the two disciples heard him speak and followed Jesus.

Amplified Bible
The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
The two disciples heard him say this and followed Jesus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The two disciples heard him say this and followed Jesus.

American Standard Version
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Contemporary English Version
John's two followers heard him, and they went with Jesus.

English Revised Version
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the two disciples heard John say this, they followed Jesus.

Good News Translation
The two disciples heard him say this and went with Jesus.

International Standard Version
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

NET Bible
When John's two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
And the two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
The two disciples heard his exclamation, and they followed Jesus.

World English Bible
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the two disciples heard him speaking, and they followed Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
And the two disciples heard him speaking, and followed Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
and the two disciples heard him speaking, and they followed Jesus.

Smith's Literal Translation
And two disciples heard him speaking, and followed Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And two disciples were listening to him speaking. And they followed Jesus.

New American Bible
The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when he said it, two of his disciples heard it; and they went after Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the two of his disciples heard as he spoke and they went after Yeshua.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Godbey New Testament
And the two disciples heard him speaking and followed Jesus.

Haweis New Testament
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

Mace New Testament
the two disciples hearing this, followed Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
The two disciples heard his exclamation, and they followed Jesus.

Worrell New Testament
And the two disciples heard him speaking, and they followed Jesus.

Worsley New Testament
And when the two disciples heard what he said, they followed Jesus.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The First Disciples
36When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”…

Cross References
John 1:35-36
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Mark 1:17
“Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”

Luke 5:10-11
and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.” / And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him.

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:40-42
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

John 3:26-30
So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” / John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. / You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ ...

John 10:27
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

John 12:26
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Acts 1:21-22
Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, / beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”

Acts 13:24-25
Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’

Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 1:7-8
And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. / I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Luke 3:16
John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Isaiah 53:6-7
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. / He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.


Treasury of Scripture

And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

and they.

John 1:43
The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

John 4:39-42
And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did…

Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

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When the two disciples
The phrase "the two disciples" refers to followers of John the Baptist, who were present when he identified Jesus as the "Lamb of God" (John 1:36). In the context of first-century Judea, discipleship was a common practice where students would attach themselves to a teacher to learn and emulate their way of life. The Greek word for "disciples" is "μαθηταί" (mathētai), which implies learners or pupils. This highlights the humility and openness of these individuals to seek truth and wisdom beyond their current understanding. Historically, this moment marks a pivotal transition from the ministry of John the Baptist to the ministry of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy and the ushering in of a new covenant.

heard him say this
The act of hearing in this context is more than just auditory reception; it signifies understanding and internalization. The Greek word "ἀκούσαντες" (akousantes) suggests a deeper comprehension and readiness to act upon what is heard. John the Baptist's declaration about Jesus was a profound revelation that resonated with the disciples, prompting them to take immediate action. This moment underscores the power of testimony and the importance of being attentive to divine truth. In a broader scriptural context, hearing is often associated with faith, as "faith comes by hearing" (Romans 10:17).

they followed Jesus
The decision to follow Jesus is a significant act of faith and commitment. The Greek word "ἠκολούθησαν" (ēkolouthēsan) means to accompany or to go along with, indicating a deliberate choice to leave behind their previous teacher and align themselves with Jesus. This action symbolizes the beginning of a transformative journey, both for the disciples and for the unfolding narrative of the Gospel. Following Jesus involves a willingness to embrace His teachings, lifestyle, and mission. Historically, this moment marks the inception of Jesus' gathering of His first followers, who would later become His apostles, tasked with spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This phrase invites believers to consider their own call to discipleship and the profound impact of choosing to follow Christ.

(37) The disciples understand the words as the teacher meant them. There is no word cutting the link between himself and them; that would have been hard to speak, hard to hear. There is no word bidding them follow Jesus; that cannot be needed.

Verse 37. - And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed - became followers of - Jesus. This event, if not profoundly symbolic (as Godet says), is typical of the whole process which has gone on in augmenting rapidity from that day to this. If Jesus were what John said, if they were able on his showing to grasp this much concerning the Lord, they would find in him what John could never be to them. John might awaken the sense of sin, peril, shame, and fear; he had no power to allay it. The lonely Christ has as yet not called one disciple into his fellowship, but as Lamb of God he has power to draw all men to himself. The word now spoken was enough. It divided the bond which up to this time had united the disciples to John, and made them conspicuous forever in the group which "follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth." "Primae origines ecclcsiae Christianae" (Bengel).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And when
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

disciples
μαθηταὶ (mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

heard
ἤκουσαν (ēkousan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

him
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

say this,
λαλοῦντος (lalountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

they followed
ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.

Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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