He findeth first (ευρισκε ουτος πρωτον). "This one finds (vivid dramatic present) first" (προτων). Προτων (adverb supported by Ale…

He first findeth - He found him and “told him about Jesus” before he brought him to Jesus.

We have found the Messias - The…

He first findeth his own brother.—The probable explanation of this verse, and the only one which gives an adequate meanin…

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and says to them, What do you seek? They said to him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Ma…

St. John Chrysostom: Andrew did not keep our Lord’s words to himself, but hurried to his brother to share the good news. He fi…

Andrew’s testimony shows that the interview of the preceding hours was related to Jewish hopes and to Jesus’ character. The statement “We have foun…

We have found the Messiah. The Evangelist has interpreted the Hebrew word Messiah (Anointed) by the Greek word Chris…

He first finds his own brother Simon
Either before the other disciple, or before he found any other person: after he…

The strongest and most prevailing argument for an awakened soul to follow Christ is that He alone takes away sin. Whatever communion there is betwe…

1. Previously, the Evangelist presented the Baptist’s testimony to the people; here he presents his testimony to John’s own disciples.