John 1:40 bbe — Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus.

Bible in Basic English

"Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus."

— John 1:40, Bible in Basic English

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John 1 — Context

37

Hearing what he said, the two disciples went after Jesus.

38

And Jesus, turning round, saw them coming after him and said to them, What are you looking for? They said to him, Rabbi (which is to say, Master), where are you living? +

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He said to them, Come and see. They went with him then and saw where he was living; and they were with him all that day: it was then about the tenth hour of the day.

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Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus.

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Early in the morning he came across his brother and said to him, We have made discovery! It is the Messiah! (which is to say, the Christ).

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And he took him to Jesus. Looking at him fixedly Jesus said, You are Simon, the son of John; your name will be Cephas (which is to say, Peter).

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The day after this, Jesus had a desire to go into Galilee. He came across Philip and said to him, Come and be my disciple.

John 1:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:40 say?
John 1:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus.”
Where is John 1:40 in the Bible?
John 1:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 40.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 1:40.
What translation should I read John 1:40 in?
John 1:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 1:40?
John 1:40 reads (BBE): “Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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