John 12:21
These, therefore, came unto Philip, him who was from Bethsaida of Galilee,—and were requesting him, saying—Sir! We desire to see, Jesus.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
22Philip cometh, and telleth Andrew: Andrew and Philip come, and tell Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 8:9For, I also, am a man [set] under authority, having under myself, soldiers,—and I say to this one, Go! and he goeth, and to another, Come! and he cometh, and, to my servant, Do this! and he doeth it.
Matthew 12:19He will not strive, nor will he cry out, nor shall any hear, in the broadways, his voice:
Luke 19:2and lo! a man, by name called Zacchaeus, and, he, was a chief tax-collector, and [he] was rich.
John 1:43On the morrow, he desired to go forth into Galilee. And Jesus findeth Philip, and saith unto him—Be following me!
John 6:40For, this, is the will of my Father, That, every one that vieweth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life age-abiding, and, I, should raise him up, at the last day.
Romans 15:8For I affirm Christ to have become a minister of circumcision in behalf of the truth of God,—to 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 →