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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"Again," saith the Evangelist, "John stood, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God." Christ utters no word, His messenger saith all. So it is with a bridegroom. He saith not for a while anything to the bride, but is there in silence, while some show him to the bride, and others give her into his hands; she merely appears, and he departs not having taken her himself, but when he has received her from another who gives her to him. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
On account of the fickleness of his listeners, John is compelled to repeat the same things, so that at least by continuous testimony he might accomplish something. And he was not deceived in this; but he brought two disciples to Christ. Being a true groomsman, he did everything to bring human nature to her bridegroom. For this reason Christ, as the bridegroom, is silent, and the mediator proclaims everything. And the Lord, as the bridegroom, comes to the people. …
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"John stood, and two of his disciples." Behold two of John's disciples: since John, the friend of the Bridegroom, was such as he was, he sought not his own glory, but bore witness to the truth. Did he wish that his disciples should remain with him and not follow the Lord? Rather he himself showed his disciples whom they should follow. For they accounted of him as though he were the lamb; and he said, "Why do you give heed to me? I am not the lamb; behold the Lamb of God," of whom also he had already said, Behold the Lamb of God. …
Bede
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.
Thomas Aquinas
Above, the Evangelist presented the Baptist's testimony to the people; here he presents his testimony to John's disciples. First, his testimony is given; secondly, the fruit of this testimony (v 37). As to the first he does three things: first, the one giving the testimony is described; secondly, his way of testifying is given (v 36); and thirdly, his testimony itself, Look! There is the Lamb of God. The witness is described when he says, On the following day John was standing there again with two of his disciples. …
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