John 1:43-44 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and finds Philip, and said to him, Follow me. It is related in the annals Of the Ottoman Empire that when Amurath II. died, which was very suddenly, his son and destined successor, Mohammed, was about a day's journey distant in Asia Minor. Every day of interregnum in that fierce and turbulent monarchy is attended with peril. The death of the deceased Sultan was therefore concealed, and a secret message despatched to the prince to hasten at once to the capital. On receiving the message he leaped on a powerful Arab charger, and turning to his attendants, said, "Let him who loves me, follow!" This prince afterwards became one of the most powerful sovereigns of the Ottoman line. Those who approved their courage and loyalty by following him in this critical moment of his fortunes, were magnificently rewarded. There is another Prince — the Prince of peace — who says to those around Him, "Let him who loves Me, follow." Parallel Verses KJV: The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. |
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