“Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;”
When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, 'Look, the Lamb of God!' — the Baptist repeats his identification, now directing his own disciples toward Jesus. This repetition serves literary and theological purposes: it reinforces the title and demonstrates the Baptist's willingness to relinquish followers to Jesus. The disciples' attention now transfers from the Baptist to Jesus, enacting the Gospel's transfer of allegiance.
Church Fathers on John 1:35
Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples.
John stood, because he had ascended that citadel of all excellences, from which no temptations could cast him down: his disciples stood with him, as stout-hearted followers of their master.
Looking he said, as if signifying by his looks his love and admiration for Christ.
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