John 1:41 cpdv — First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the Christ)…

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"First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the Christ). "

— John 1:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 1 — Context

38

Then Jesus, turning around and seeing them following him, said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi (which means in translation, Teacher), where do you live?”

39

He said to them, “Come and see.” They went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. Now it was about the tenth hour.

40

And Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard about him from John and had followed him.

41

First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the Christ).

42

And he led him to Jesus. And Jesus, gazing at him, said: “You are Simon, son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas,” (which is translated as Peter).

43

On the next day, he wanted to go into Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”

44

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

John 1:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:41 say?
John 1:41 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the Christ). ”
Where is John 1:41 in the Bible?
John 1:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 41.
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 1:41.
What translation should I read John 1:41 in?
John 1:41 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 1:41?
John 1:41 reads (CPDV): “First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the Christ). ” 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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