John 12:21
then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and requested him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
20And there was certain Greeks of those having come up that they might worship at the feast:
22Philip comes and tells Andrew: Andrew and Philip go, and speak to Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9For I am also a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and 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 strive, nor scream, nor shall any one hear His voice in the streets.
Luke 19:2And behold, a certain man by name called Zaccheus; and he was chief of the publicans, and he was rich.
John 1:43On the following day he wished to depart into Galilee, and he finds Philip. And Jesus says to him; Follow me.
John 6:40For this is the will of my Father, that every one seeing the Son, and believing on Him, may have eternal life; and I will raise him up in the last day.
Romans 15:8For I say that Christ has been made minister of circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises of 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 →