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The Power of Community
Commentators note that John intentionally mentions Philip is from the same town as Andrew and Peter. This suggests God often works through existing relationships and shared community. Philip was likely already familiar with Andrew and Peter's spiritual searching, making him more receptive to Jesus' call, demonstrating the importance of fellowship in spreading the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:44
18th Century
Theologian
Of Bethsaida - See the notes at Matthew 11:21.
The city of - The place where Andrew and Peter lived.
AT Robertson
On John 1:44
From Bethsaida (απο Βηθσαιδα). Same expression in 12:21 with the added words "of Galilee," which locates it in Galilee, not in Itu…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:44
19th Century
Bishop
Of (or rather, from) Bethsaida, is added as one of the minute touches of local knowledge which give this…
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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…
John Calvin
On John 1:44
16th Century
Theologian
Was of Bethsaida. The name of the city appears to have been mentioned intentionally, so that the goodness of God to the three Apostles may…
John Gill
On John 1:44
17th Century
Pastor
Now Philip was of Bethsaida
A town on the lake of Gennesaret, afterwards made a city by Philip the tetrarch, and cal…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:43–51
17th Century
Minister
See the nature of true Christianity: it is following Jesus, devoting ourselves to Him, and walking in His steps. Observe the objection Nathanael ma…