John 1:39
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.
Original Language Analysis
λέγει
He saith
G3004
λέγει
He saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 22
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 of 22
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἦλθον
Come
G2064
ἦλθον
Come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
3 of 22
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἶδον
saw
G1492
εἶδον
saw
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
5 of 22
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ἦλθον
Come
G2064
ἦλθον
Come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
6 of 22
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἶδον
saw
G1492
εἶδον
saw
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
8 of 22
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ἔμειναν
abode
G3306
ἔμειναν
abode
Strong's:
G3306
Word #:
10 of 22
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 22
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παρ'
with
G3844
παρ'
with
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
12 of 22
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
αὐτῷ
him
G846
αὐτῷ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 22
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἔμειναν
abode
G3306
ἔμειναν
abode
Strong's:
G3306
Word #:
14 of 22
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέραν
day
G2250
ἡμέραν
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
16 of 22
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
ἐκείνην·
that
G1565
ἐκείνην·
that
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
17 of 22
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
Cross References
Luke 24:29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.John 4:40So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.John 1:46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.John 6:37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.Proverbs 8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Historical Context
The precise time reference is a mark of authentic memoir. These hours spent with Jesus changed everything for these disciples. Jewish days began at sunset, but John likely uses Roman reckoning (from midnight), making this late afternoon. The extended time indicates substantive conversation, not mere greeting.
Questions for Reflection
- What was your 'tenth hour'—the moment you first truly encountered Christ?
- How do we cultivate abiding with Christ in our daily lives?
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Analysis & Commentary
The disciples came, saw, and 'abode with him that day.' The verb 'meno' (abide, remain) becomes a key theological term in John—believers abide in Christ, His words abide in them. These first disciples experienced what every believer is called to: dwelling with Christ. The specific time notation—'about the tenth hour' (4 PM)—suggests eyewitness memory, likely from John who never forgot this transformative encounter.