John 1:37
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.”
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BSBPD
“And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and the two disciples heard him speaking, and they followed Jesus.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo John 1:37 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Zechariah 8:21and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’
- John 1:43The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
- John 4:39Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”
- Romans 10:17Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
- Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
- Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.
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