John 1:38

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Jesus turned around and saw them following and said to them,“What do you want?” So they said to him,“Rabbi”(which is translated Teacher),“where are you staying?”

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  • John 1:49 : 49 Nathanael answered him,“Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel!”
  • John 3:2 : 2 came to Jesus at night and said to him,“Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him.”
  • John 18:4 : 4 Then Jesus, because he knew everything that was going to happen to him, came and asked them,“Who are you looking for?”
  • John 18:7 : 7 Then Jesus asked them again,“Who are you looking for?” And they said,“Jesus the Nazarene.”
  • John 20:15-16 : 15 Jesus said to her,“Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” Because she thought he was the gardener, she said to him,“Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him.” 16 Jesus said to her,“Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic,“Rabboni”(which means Teacher).
  • John 6:25 : 25 Jesus’ Discourse About the Bread of Life When they found him on the other side of the lake, they said to him,“Rabbi, when did you get here?”
  • John 12:21 : 21 So these approached Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested,“Sir, we would like to see Jesus.”
  • John 3:26 : 26 So they came to John and said to him,“Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you testified– see, he is baptizing, and everyone is flocking to him!”
  • Luke 19:5 : 5 And when Jesus came to that place, he looked up and said to him,“Zacchaeus, come down quickly, because I must stay at your house today.”
  • Luke 10:39 : 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said.
  • Ps 27:4 : 4 I have asked the LORD for one thing– this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple.
  • Ruth 1:16 : 16 But Ruth replied,“Stop urging me to abandon you! For wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will become my people, and your God will become my God.
  • Matt 23:7-8 : 7 and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces, and to have people call them‘Rabbi.’ 8 But you are not to be called‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.
  • Luke 7:24-27 : 24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John:“What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Look, those who wear soft clothing and live in luxury are in the royal palaces! 26 What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is the one about whom it is written,‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
  • Luke 8:38 : 38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
  • Prov 3:18 : 18 She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
  • Prov 8:34 : 34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.
  • Prov 13:20 : 20 The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
  • Song 1:7-8 : 7 The Shepherd and the ShepherdessThe Beloved to Her Lover: Tell me, O you whom my heart loves, where do you pasture your sheep? Where do you rest your sheep during the midday heat? Tell me lest I wander around beside the flocks of your companions! 8 The Lover to His Beloved: If you do not know, O most beautiful of women, simply follow the tracks of my flock, and pasture your little lambs beside the tents of the shepherds.
  • Luke 14:25 : 25 Counting the Cost Now large crowds were accompanying Jesus, and turning to them he said,
  • Luke 15:20 : 20 So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way from home his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him.
  • Luke 18:40-41 : 40 So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied,“Lord, let me see again.”
  • Luke 22:61 : 61 Then the Lord turned and looked straight at Peter, and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him,“Before a rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.”
  • Acts 10:21 : 21 So Peter went down to the men and said,“Here I am, the person you’re looking for. Why have you come?”
  • Acts 10:29 : 29 Therefore when you sent for me, I came without any objection. Now may I ask why you sent for me?”
  • 1 Kgs 10:8 : 8 Your attendants, who stand before you at all times and hear your wise sayings, are truly happy!

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