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John 1:44

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Berean Standard Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.

Bible in Basic English

Now Philip's town was Beth-saida, where Andrew and Peter came from.

Free Bible Version

Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town that Andrew and Peter came from.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe Philip was of Bethsaida, the citie of Andrew and Peter.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now Philip [Loves horses] was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew [Manly] and Peter [Rock].

Plain English Version

Philip was from a town called Bethsayida, the same town that Andrew and Peter were from.

Translation for Translators

Philip and Andrew and Peter were all from Bethsaida town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

Noah Webster Bible

Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

World English Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

Young's Literal Translation

And Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter;

Context

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael

⁴³The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”⁴⁴Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

Summary

In this verse, Philip, a disciple of Jesus, is from the town of Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. This detail highlights the interconnected relationships among the early followers of Jesus and sets the stage for Philip's encounter with Jesus. It shows the significance of personal connections and geographical ties in the spread of the Gospel message, emphasizing the relational aspect of discipleship and evangelism. Additionally, it foreshadows Philip's role in bringing Nathanael to Jesus, demonstrating the ripple effect of one person's encounter leading to another's faith.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the city of Andrew and Peter--of their birth probably, for they seem to have lived at Capernaum (Mar 1:29).

John 1:44

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael

⁴³The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”⁴⁴Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

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Berean Standard Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.

Bible in Basic English

Now Philip's town was Beth-saida, where Andrew and Peter came from.

Free Bible Version

Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town that Andrew and Peter came from.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe Philip was of Bethsaida, the citie of Andrew and Peter.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now Philip [Loves horses] was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew [Manly] and Peter [Rock].

Plain English Version

Philip was from a town called Bethsayida, the same town that Andrew and Peter were from.

Translation for Translators

Philip and Andrew and Peter were all from Bethsaida town.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

Noah Webster Bible

Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

World English Bible

Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

Young's Literal Translation

And Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter;