John 12:21

Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and told him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.”

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In The King James Version

The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

In Context

20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast.

22Philip came and told Andrew, then Andrew and Philip came and told Jesus.

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Cross References

John 1:43The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he told him, “Follow me.”

John 6:40This is also the will of Him who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise them up at the last day.”

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 →

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