John 12:21
these then came near to Philip, who [is] from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, “Lord, we wish to see Jesus”;
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In Context
20And there were certain Greeks out of those coming up that they may worship in the celebration,
22Philip comes and tells Andrew, and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9for I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goes, and to another, Be coming, and he comes, and to my servant, Do this, and he does [it].”
Matthew 12:19He will not strive nor cry, || Nor will any hear His voice in the broad places;
Luke 19:2and behold, a man, by name called Zaccheus, and he was a chief tax collector, and he was rich,
John 1:43On the next day He willed to go forth to Galilee, and He finds Philip and says to him, “Follow Me.”
John 6:40and this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who is beholding the Son, and is believing in Him, may have continuous life, and I will raise him up in the last day.”
Romans 15:8And I say Jesus Christ to have become a servant of circumcision for the truth of God, 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 →