The Word Made Flesh
“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. John 1:39 · Berean Standard Bible
Jesus said, 'Come and see.' So they went with Him and spent the whole day there. It was about four in the afternoon.
Jesus didn't hand them a theology textbook — He said 'Come and see.' Faith starts with showing up and spending time with Jesus.
Jesus gives the most personal invitation possible — come and experience it for yourself.
They asked where He lived, and He said, 'Come find out.' They stayed all day. That one afternoon changed their lives forever. Some days you remember for the rest of your life.
Jesus responds with the invitation 'Come and see' (Greek: erchesthe kai opsesthe). They spend the remainder of the day with Him, beginning at about the tenth hour (approximately 4:00 PM).
The phrase 'come and see' recurs as a discipleship invitation in John (cf. 1:46, 11:34). The specific time notation ('about the tenth hour') suggests eyewitness recollection, possibly from the beloved disciple himself.
Jesus invites the two disciples to come and experience His presence firsthand.
Jesus' invitation is experiential rather than propositional — 'come and see' rather than 'believe these doctrines.' The memorable time reference suggests this moment was etched in the disciple's memory forever.
37And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
38Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked.
39“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.
40Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
41He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).
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