John 1:37

Plain English Version

John’s 2 followers heard him say that about Jesus, so they left John and followed Jesus.

Cross References

John 1:36

He saw Jesus walking by, and John said to 2 of his followers, “Look at that man. He is the special one that God sent to die for us. You know that God told people to kill young sheep, to pay for the wrong things they did. Well, this man will die for us, just like those young sheep died for people.”

John 1:38

Jesus turned around and saw them, and he asked them, “What are you looking for? Why are you following me?” The men said, “Rabbi, where is your camp?” (In their language, that word Rabbi means Teacher.)

John 1:43

The next day, Jesus wanted to go north, to Galilee country. But first he found a man called Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”

Romans 10:17

But, you see, people have to hear that good message about Jesus Christ before they can believe in him. (The next part, 10:18—11:36, mainly talks to Jewish people, so we have not translated it yet.)

Ephesians 4:29

And don’t swear, or say any bad talk. Only say good things that will help people, and say things that they need to hear. When you do that, your words will be good for the people that hear you.