ACC ~ John 1 v38

AN OCCASION FOR TRUST

THEODORE OF MOPSUESTIA: At once his disciples, who were present, after hearing his words, left John and hurried to go to Jesus about whom John testified. “When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” He did not say this out of ignorance but rather in order to give them an occasion to trust him. They immediately called him “Rabbi” and showed their profound intention, that is, that they had been led to Jesus for no other reason but the desire to obey him as a teacher. And at the same time they asked him where he lived, as if they wanted to come to him often. He did not point out a house but told them to come along with him and see, by giving them the space for greater familiarity and trust toward him. COMMENTARY ON JOHN 1.1.38. [1]

[1] CSCO 4 3:48-49.

EAGERNESS TO LEARN

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: Those who are asked reply like people who are well instructed. Notice already how they call him “Rabbi,” [1] thereby clearly signifying their readiness to learn. Then they beg to know where he lives, since they are looking for an appropriate time to tell him their concerns. They probably did not think it was right to talk about such vital topics as companions on a journey. COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 2.1. [2]

[1] Or”master.”

[2] LF 43:149**.

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