John 12:21

these then came near to Philip, who [is] from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus;'

Young's Literal Translation

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

20And there were certain Greeks out of those coming up that they may worship in the feast,

22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew, and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:9for I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth, and to another, Be coming, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doth [it].'

Matthew 12:19he shall not strive nor cry, nor shall any hear in the broad places his voice,

Luke 19:2and lo, a man, by name called Zaccheus, and he was a chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich,

John 1:43On the morrow, he willed to go forth to Galilee, and he findeth Philip, and saith to him, 'Be following me.'

John 6:40and this is the will of Him who sent me, that every one who is beholding the Son, and is believing in him, may have life age-during, and I will raise him up in the last day.'

Romans 15:8And I say Jesus Christ to have become a ministrant of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises 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 →

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