John 12:21
Therefore, these approached Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and they petitioned him, saying: “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
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In Context
20Now there were certain Gentiles among those who went up so that they might worship on the feast day.
22Philip went and told Andrew. Next, Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9For I, too, am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
Matthew 12:19He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall anyone hear his voice in the streets.
Luke 19:2And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. And he was the leader of the tax collectors, and he was wealthy.
John 1:43On the next day, he wanted to go into Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”
John 6:40So then, this is the will of my Father who sent me: that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
Romans 15:8For I declare that Christ Jesus was the minister of circumcision because of the truth of God, so as to confirm the promises to the fathers,
Matthew Henry on John 12:21-27
Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus; The Recompence of Christ's Servants. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into… Read the whole commentary →