John 1:38

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

Cross-references

John 1:49 Parallel

In John 1:49, Nathanael also calls Jesus 'Rabbi' — advancing from the initial question in v38 to a declaration of his identity as Son of God.

John 3:2 Parallel

In John 3:2, Nicodemus addresses Jesus as 'Rabbi' — similar to the disciples' initial address, showing a pattern of recognizing Jesus as teacher.

John 12:21 Parallel

In John 12:21, Greeks ask Philip 'we wish to see Jesus' — echoing the disciples' initial question about where Jesus stays, both seeking his presence.

John 18:4 Parallel

In John 18:4, Jesus takes the initiative by asking 'Who do you seek?' — the same question he asked in John 1:38, now in Gethsemane.

John 18:7 Parallel

In John 18:7, Jesus again asks 'Who do you seek?' — echoing his first question in John 1:38, now facing his arrest.

John 20:15 Parallel

In John 20:15, Jesus asks Mary Magdalene 'Who do you seek?' — the same question from John 1:38, now at the empty tomb.

John 3:26 Contrast

In John 3:26, John's disciples call him 'Rabbi' — contrasting with Jesus as the true Rabbi whom the disciples follow in v38.

Psalm 27:4 Parallel

In Psalm 27:4, the psalmist's one desire is to dwell in God's house — paralleling the disciples asking where Jesus abides, seeking his presence.

In Matthew 23:8, Jesus forbids calling anyone 'Rabbi' because he alone is Teacher — here disciples rightly call him that.

In Matthew 23:7, Pharisees love the title 'Rabbi' — contrasting the disciples' respectful use of the same title here.

In Proverbs 8:34, Wisdom blesses those who wait at her gates — parallels the disciples seeking to stay with Jesus, the incarnate Wisdom.

Luke 8:38 Contrast

Luke 8:38 shows a healed man begging to be with Jesus — similar desire to disciples, but Jesus sends him away instead of inviting.

Luke 10:39 Parallel

In Luke 10:39, Mary sits at Jesus' feet listening — parallel to the disciples' desire to be where Jesus stays.

Luke 19:5 Contrast

Luke 19:5 shows Jesus seeking Zacchaeus — contrasting with here where disciples seek Jesus. One seeks the other, reversed roles.