John 12:21

these came to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we want to see Jesus."

Montgomery New Testament

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 had come up to worship during the Passover feast;

22Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:9"For I myself also am a man under authority, and I have soldiers under me. To one man I say ‘Go,’ and he goes; to another,’Come,’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it."

Matthew 12:19He will not strive nor cry aloud, Nor shall anyone hear is voice in the streets

Luke 19:2There was a man there, called Zaccheus, who was a chief of the tax- gatherers, and was wealthy.

John 1:43Next day Jesus decided to go into Galilee; and he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me."

John 6:40"For this is my Fathers will, that every one who beholds the Son and believes on him, shall have eternal life. and I will raise him up at the last day."

Romans 15:8For I say that Christ has been made a minister of the Circumcision the people of Israel, in vindication of God’s truth, so that he may confirm the promises given to our forefathers;

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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