John 1:41 Meaning and Explanation
“He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.”
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What Does John 1:41 Mean?
Andrew's first act after a day with Jesus is to find his brother. His announcement is the oldest confession of discipleship: we have found the Messias, the Anointed One toward whom Israel's prophets and prayers had leaned for centuries. One afternoon in Jesus' company settled the greatest question of his life.
Found people find people; the verbs of this verse are the heartbeat of the gospel's spread. The good news travels first along ordinary roads, kitchen tables, family ties, friendships. Before Peter ever preached to thousands, somebody walked across town to tell his own brother. Never despise the witness of one person to one person.
John 1:41 in the Original Language
messias (Μεσσίας), 'Messias' -- Greek spelling of the Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one', rendered in Greek as Christos.
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What does John 1:41 mean?
Andrew first finds his own brother Simon and announces, We have found the Messias.