John 12:21

Translations

Modern

They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Traditional

The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

Literal

Therefore these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and they were asking him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Latin

Hi ergo accesserunt ad Philippum, qui erat a Bethsaida Galilææ, et rogabant eum, dicentes: Domine, volumus Jesum videre.

Interlinear

Greek

English

They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Notes

John 12:21

The Greeks approached Philip because he had a Greek name and was most likely also Greek.

John 12:1–50

In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.
First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).
Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.
John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

Related verses

Matthew 2:2
…asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
Luke 19:2–4
And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.
John 14:8–9
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
John 6:40
For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Matthew 11:21
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
John 1:43–47
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
Matthew 15:22–28
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”
John 1:36–39
When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
John 6:5–7
When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”
Romans 15:8–12
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
Matthew 8:9–12
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
Matthew 12:19–21
He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Philip: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus

Places

Bethsaida: Town where Jesus performed miracles, home of several disciples Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Bethsaida Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Feasts and Festivals of Israel John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Philip

Topics

Andrew: Tells Jesus of the Greeks Who Sought to See Him Bethsaida: A City of Galilee: The City of Philip, Andrew, and Peter Curiosity: And to See Jesus Desire: Spiritual Greece: Inhabitants of Desire to See Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Received Philip: One of the Twelve Apostles: Brings Certain Greeks to Jesus Who Desire to See Him The Excellency and Glory of Christ in the Calling of the Gentiles

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