John 1:43
The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
Cross-references
In John 1:37, the first disciples follow Jesus, providing the immediate narrative context for the call of Philip that follows.
In John 12:21, Philip is identified as from Bethsaida in Galilee, revealing his hometown background that connects to this call.
In John 14:8, Philip speaks to Jesus, demonstrating his continued role as a disciple who interacts directly with the Lord.
Matthew 4:18-21 records Jesus calling the first disciples by the sea—similar divine initiative as His call of Philip here.
Matthew 9:9 shows Jesus calling Matthew with a simple 'Follow me'—same pattern as His call of Philip.
Matthew 4:19 records Jesus' call 'Follow me'—the same command implied in His call of Philip.
In Matthew 10:3, Philip is listed among the twelve apostles, confirming his apostolic role and linking this call to his later inclusion.
In Mark 3:18, Philip appears in the list of apostles, reinforcing his identity as one of the twelve called by Jesus.
In Acts 1:13, Philip appears in the apostolic list, confirming he was one of the Twelve called here.
In Matthew 8:22, Jesus uses the same 'Follow me' command to another potential disciple, expanding the pattern of Jesus' call to discipleship.
In Luke 5:27, Jesus calls Levi with the same 'Follow me' phrase, showing a consistent pattern in Jesus' discipleship calls.