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On the morrow (tēi epaurion). The fourth of the days from Joh 1:19.
He findeth Philip (heuriskei Philippon). Vivid dramatic present as in Joh 1:41, though ēthelēsen (was minded, wished) is aorist active indicative. Apparently not an accidental finding, possibly due to the efforts of Andrew and Peter. Both Andrew and Philip have Greek names.
Follow me (akolouthei moi). Present active imperative, a direct challenge to Philip. Often Jesus uses this verb to win disciples (Mar 2:14; Mat 8:22; Mat 9:21; Mat 19:21 ; Luk 9:59; Joh 21:19). Already Jesus had four personal followers (Andrew and Simon, John and James). He has begun his work.