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?
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, [ kai (G2532 ) theasamenos (G2300 ) autous (G846 ) akolouthountas (G190 ), 'and looked upon them as they followed'] (see the note at John 1:36 ), and saith unto them, What seek ye? Gentle, winning question; remarkable as the Redeemer's first public utterance.
They said unto him, Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) - an explanation which shows that this Gospel was designed for those who had little or no knowledge of Jewish phraseology or usages.
Where dwellest thou? As if to say, 'Lord, that is a question not to be answered in a moment; but had we Thy company for a calm hour in private, gladly should we open our burden.'