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John 1:38 · KJV

"Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

36And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
39He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
40One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

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Reflection Questions

1

What are you seeking in your spiritual life?

2

How do you respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him?

3

When have you felt drawn to Jesus in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider what it means to actively seek Jesus in your daily life.

relationships

Reflect on how you can invite others to explore faith with you.

People in This Verse

JesusNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity through His death and resurrection.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus invites his followers to seek Him and understand His purpose, demonstrating His role as a teacher and guide.

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