Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 1:43 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 1:43 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 43 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael
“The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”
John 1:43 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:43
Jesus deliberately goes to Galilee and 'findeth Philip.' The verb 'heuriskei' (finds) indicates intentional seeking—Jesus chose Philip, not vice versa. The sovereign initiative in calling disciples echoes Jesus' later words: 'Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you' (John 15:16). Philip is from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter, suggesting networks of relationship that Christ uses for kingdom building.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:43
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“See me”
“he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him”
“Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
“he{TR reads Jesus instead of he} saw two brothers: Simon”
“therefore”
“and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him”
“because he first loved us.”
“where John was baptizing.”
“whose surname was{NU omits Lebbaeus, whose surname was} Thaddaeus;”