John 1:43

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The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

Original Language Analysis

Τῇ G3588
Τῇ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 1 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαύριον The day following G1887
ἐπαύριον The day following
Strong's: G1887
Word #: 2 of 17
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
ἠθέλησεν would G2309
ἠθέλησεν would
Strong's: G2309
Word #: 3 of 17
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦς Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 5 of 17
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐξελθεῖν go forth G1831
ἐξελθεῖν go forth
Strong's: G1831
Word #: 6 of 17
to issue (literally or figuratively)
εἰς into G1519
εἰς into
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 7 of 17
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Γαλιλαίαν Galilee G1056
Γαλιλαίαν Galilee
Strong's: G1056
Word #: 9 of 17
galilaea (i.e., the heathen circle), a region of palestine
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 10 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εὑρίσκει findeth G2147
εὑρίσκει findeth
Strong's: G2147
Word #: 11 of 17
to find (literally or figuratively)
Φίλιππον Philip G5376
Φίλιππον Philip
Strong's: G5376
Word #: 12 of 17
fond of horses; philippus, the name of four israelites
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 13 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει saith G3004
λέγει saith
Strong's: G3004
Word #: 14 of 17
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 unto him G846
αὐτῷ unto him
Strong's: G846
Word #: 15 of 17
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
Ἀκολούθει Follow G190
Ἀκολούθει Follow
Strong's: G190
Word #: 16 of 17
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
μοι me G3427
μοι me
Strong's: G3427
Word #: 17 of 17
to me

Analysis & Commentary

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.

Historical Context

Bethsaida, a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee's northern shore, produced three disciples. Jesus' 'Follow me' issued the same call He would give throughout His ministry. Philip's immediate obedience demonstrates the effective power of Christ's call—those truly called respond. Church tradition holds Philip later ministered in Asia Minor and was martyred.

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