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John 1:39

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He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
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  1. Luke 24:29Rank 1 from verse 39
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    29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

  2. Matthew 11:28–30Rank 2 from verse 39
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    28¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

    29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

    30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

  3. John 6:37Rank 3 from verse 39
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    37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

  4. John 1:46Rank 4 from verse 39
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    46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

  5. John 4:40Rank 5 from verse 39
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    40So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.

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John 1:39

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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abode

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1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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38Then 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?

39He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

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40One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

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