John 14:8

‘Master, show us the Father,’ said Philip, ‘and we will be satisfied.’

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In The King James Version

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

In Context

7If you had recognised me, you would have known my Father also; for the future you will recognise him, indeed you have already seen him.’

9‘Have I been all this time among you,’ said Jesus, ‘and yet you, Philip, have not recognised me? The person who has seen me has seen the Father, how can you say, then, “Show us the Father”?

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Cross References

Psalms 63:2As I in the temple have seen you, beholding your power and your glory,

John 1:43The following day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip, and said to him, ‘Follow me.’

John 12:21who went to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and said, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’

Revelation 22:3Every thing that is accursed will cease to be. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within it, and his servants will worship him;

Matthew Henry on John 14:5-12

Christ's Consolatory Discourse. 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you,… Read the whole commentary →

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