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The First Disciples

John 1:39

In 9 translations

BSB
“Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour.That is, about four in the afternoon
KJV
He 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.
WEB
He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.4:00 p.m.
ASV
He saith unto them, Come, and ye shall see. They came therefore and saw where he abode; and they abode with him that day: it was about the tenth hour.
LSV
He says to them, “Come and see”; they came and saw where He remains, and they remained with Him that day and the hour was about the tenth.
YLT
He saith to them, 'Come and see;' they came, and saw where he doth remain, and with him they remained that day and the hour was about the tenth.
DBY
He says to them, Come and see. They went therefore, and saw where he abode; and they abode with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.
DRC
He saith to them: Come and see. They came, and saw where he abode, and they stayed with him that day: now it was about the tenth hour.
GNV
He saide vnto them, Come, and see. They came and sawe where hee dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth houre.

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Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ὄψεσθε.¶ (“you will behold”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἴδετε (“do behold”).
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles include οὖν (“therefore”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (3)
  • Spelling of ἦλθαν: Textus Receptus: ἦλθον.
  • Spelling of εἶδαν: Textus Receptus: εἶδον.
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus include δέ (“now”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: ὄψεσθε. ἦλθαν οὖν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ὄψεσθε. ἦλθαν οὖν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἴδετε. ἦλθαν.

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Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
λέγει αὐτοῖς· Ἔρχεσθε καὶ ὄψεσθε. ἦλθαν οὖν καὶ εἶδαν ποῦ μένει, καὶ παρʼ αὐτῷ ἔμειναν τὴν ἡμέραν ἐκείνην· ὥρα ἦν ὡς δεκάτη.
RP2018
Λέγει αὐτοῖς, Ἔρχεσθε καὶ ἴδετε. Ἦλθον καὶ εἶδον ποῦ μένει· καὶ παρ’ αὐτῷ ἔμειναν τὴν ἡμέραν ἐκείνην· ὥρα ἦν ὡς δεκάτη.
TR-Boyd
Λέγει αὐτοῖς, Ἔρχεσθε καὶ ἴδετε. Ἦλθον καὶ εἶδον ποῦ μένει· καὶ παρ᾿ αὐτῷ ἔμειναν τὴν ἡμέραν ἐκείνην· ὥρα δὲ ἦν ὡς δεκάτη.
SCR1894
λεγει αυτοις ερχεσθε και ιδετε ηλθον και ειδον που μενει και παρ αυτω εμειναν την ημεραν εκεινην ωρα δε ην ως δεκατη

Who and where

◆ First Disciples Gathered

People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Luke 24:29But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
  • Matthew 11:28–30Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My…
  • John 6:37Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.
  • John 4:40So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.
  • John 1:46“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.
  • Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
  • Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
  • John 14:22–23Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?” Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and…
  • Acts 28:30–31Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

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