John 1:39

“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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to two followers who just asked where He is staying. The exchange occurs at about the tenth hour as they follow Him.

The words — ἔρχεσθε (erchesthe) means "do come" and ὄψεσθε (opsesthe) means "you will behold," forming a direct imperative invitation. ἦλθαν (ēlthan) records their immediate response as "they went" to verify the location.

The thread — The call to approach and remain with Jesus parallels the plea in Luke 24:29 to stay with Him and the assurance in John 6:37 that all the Father gives will come to Him.

Why it lands — The text records a command to observe followed by a report of prolonged presence. A reader must decide to approach, verify, and remain in the speaker's location rather than accept a distant claim.

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The Greek words

King James Version

He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

Cross-references

Luke 24:29 But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.
Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
John 6:37 Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.
John 1:46 “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.
John 4:40 So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.
Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
John 14:22 Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
Acts 28:30 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.