John 12:22

Jesus Predicts His Death · John 12:20–36
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Translations

Modern
Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.
Traditional
Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
Literal
Philip comes and tells Andrew; Andrew and Philip come and tell Jesus.
Latin
Venit Philippus, et dicit Andreæ; Andreas rursum et Philippus dixerunt Jesu.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

Notes

  • 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).

People

Andrew: Apostle, brother of Simon Peter Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Philip: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus

Glossary

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

Topics

Andrew: Tells Jesus of the Greeks Who Sought to See Him Greece: Inhabitants of Desire to See Jesus Philip: One of the Twelve Apostles: Brings Certain Greeks to Jesus Who Desire to See Him