John 12:21
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.”
Text-Critical English NT
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In Context
20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.
22Philip went and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this 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 will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
Luke 19:2And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich.
John 1:43On the next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”
John 6:40And this is the will of him who sent me, that anyone who looks to the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
Romans 15:8Now I say that Christ Jesus has become a servant to the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order to confirm the promises that were made 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 →