John 1:43 kjva — The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me."

— John 1:43, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 1 — Context

40

One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

41

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

42

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

43

The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

44

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

45

Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

46

And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

John 1:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:43 say?
John 1:43 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”
Where is John 1:43 in the Bible?
John 1:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 43.
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 1:43.
What translation should I read John 1:43 in?
John 1:43 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 1:43?
John 1:43 reads (KJVA): “The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.” 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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