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He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah!" (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
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Sharing Christ Starts at Home
Commentators like Spurgeon and Barnes emphasize that Andrew's first act after meeting Jesus was to find his own brother. This illustrates a key principle: the desire to share the good news of Christ naturally begins with those closest to us—our family and friends. As Albert Barnes notes, true faith doesn't hide itself but actively seeks out others.
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He first findeth - He found him and “told him about Jesus” before he brought him to Jesus.
We have found the Messias - The…
He findeth first (ευρισκε ουτος πρωτον). "This one finds (vivid dramatic present) first" (προτων). Προτων (adverb supported by Ale…
19th Century
Anglican
He first findeth his own brother.—The probable explanation of this verse, and the only one which gives an adequate meanin…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
We have found the Messiah. The Evangelist has interpreted the Hebrew word Messiah (Anointed) by the Greek word Chris…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Evangelist presented the Baptist’s testimony to the people; here he presents his testimony to John’s own disciples.
