John 1:38 Meaning
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?
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 4:19
Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him, similar to the invitation in John 1:38.
Luke 9:23
Jesus teaches about the cost of following Him, echoing the theme of seeking Him.
John 6:68
Peter's response to Jesus echoes the theme of seeking and finding truth.
Source: John 1:38