Witness of John to two of his disciples and first self-manifestation of Jesus as the Christ. Bengel entitles the section, John 1:35-42, “primae origines Ecclesiae Christianae”; but from the evangelist's point of view it is rather the blending of the witness of John with the self-manifestation of Jesus. His kingly lordship over men He reveals (1) by making Himself accessible to inquirers: Andrew and John; (2) by giving a new name, implying new character: Simon becomes Peter; (3) by summoning men to follow Him: Philip; (4) by interpreting and satisfying men's deepest desires and aspirations: Nathanael.

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