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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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Albert Barnes
On John 1:41
18th Century
Theologian
He first findeth - He found him and “told him about Jesus” before he brought him to Jesus.
We have found the Messias - The…
AT Robertson
On John 1:41
He findeth first (ευρισκε ουτος πρωτον). "This one finds (vivid dramatic present) first" (προτων). Προτων (adverb supported by Ale…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:41
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:38–46
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:41
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…
John Calvin
On John 1:41
16th Century
Theologian
We have found the Messiah. The Evangelist has interpreted the Hebrew word Messiah (Anointed) by the Greek word Chris…
John Gill
On John 1:41
17th Century
Pastor
He first finds his own brother Simon
Either before the other disciple, or before he found any other person: after he…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:37–42
17th Century
Minister
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…