“Because the disciples of John heard him when he spoke about our Lord, they left their teacher and went after our Lord, because [John's] voice was not able to keep the disciples with him [John], but it sent them to the Word. It was indeed right that when the light of the sun came into view, the light of the lamp should…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON TATIAN'S DIATESSARON 4.17
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37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
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35Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;
36And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
— John 1:37 —
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.