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— A native of Bethsaida and brother of Peter. Very little known of him. Left the ministry of John for that of Christ. No sooner attached himself to Christ, than he sought a close intimacy with Him. He next brought his brother to Christ. Was formally called, together with Peter, to the apostleship (Mark 1:16, 17). Was present, and took a prominent part in, the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:5, 9). Introduced the Greeks to Jesus (John 12:21-22). Inquired with the three about the destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:4).

I. HIS CONVERSION TO CHRIST.

1. His old master effected it. Religious teachers who have little souls are anxious to keep their disciples entirely under their own influence, and are jealous of greater teachers.

2. His old master effected it through the proclamation of a great truth. The cross is the converting power.

II. HIS INTEREST IN CHRIST.

1. Expressed in the question addressed to Christ. "We want to know more of Thee." A desire which is ever the effect and evidence of true conversion.

2. Heightened by the reply Christ makes to them. "Come and see." Christ has nothing to conceal. He wishes the world to know all about Him. Do not judge from hearsay, but search for yourselves.

III. HIS SERVICE FOR CHRIST. This and John 12:23 indicates his desire to bring his fellow-men to Christ.

1. This can only be done by those who are themselves true disciples. They only have the spirit necessary to give emphasis to the invitation and the character which reflects Christ.

2. The true disciple will do it not as a dry duty, but as a delightful privilege. This is the highest Christian gratification.

3. This work is not bringing men to our systems and sects, but to Christ.

4. Unless men are brought to Christ, we do them no lasting service.

(D. Thomas, D. D.)

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KJV: Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

WEB: Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples,