John 12:21
These therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying: Sir, we would see Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
In The King James Version
In Context
20Now there were certain Gentiles among them, who came up to adore on the festival day.
22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew. Again Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers; and I say to this, Go, and he goeth, and to another Come, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Matthew 12:19He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
Luke 19:2And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, who was the chief of the publicans: and he was rich.
John 1:43On the following day, he would go forth into Galilee: and he findeth Philip, And Jesus saith to him: follow me.
John 6:40And this is the will of my Father that sent me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in him may have life everlasting. And I will raise him up in the last day.
Romans 15:8For I say that Christ Jesus was minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Minister of the circumcision... That is, executed his office and ministry towards the Jews, the people of the circumcision.
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 →