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John 1:38

But Jesus, turning, and looking at them following, saith unto them—What seek ye? And, they, said unto him—Rabbi! which meaneth, when translated, Teacher, Where abidest thou?

John 1:38 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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John 1:38 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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?

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”

WEB World English Bible

Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, being interpreted, Teacher), “where are you staying?”

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In context

35 On the morrow, again, was John standing, and, from among his disciples, two;

36 and, looking at Jesus walking, he saith—See! the Lamb of God!

37 and the two disciples hearkened unto him speaking, and they followed Jesus.

38 But Jesus, turning, and looking at them following, saith unto them—What seek ye? And, they, said unto him—Rabbi! which meaneth, when translated, Teacher, Where abidest thou?

39 He saith unto them—Be coming, and ye shall see. They came, therefore, and saw where he abode, and, with him, they abode that day. It was about the tenth, hour.

40 One of the two that heard from John and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.

41 The same findeth, first, his own brother Simon, and saith unto him—We have found the Messiah! which is, when translated, Anointed.

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