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these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

To Philip which was of Bethsaida of Galilee (Φιλιππω τω απο Βηθσαιδα της Γαλιλαιας). He had a Greek name and the Greeks may have s…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Bethsaida of Galilee. See notes on John 1:44.

Would see Jesus. It is probable that the word 'see,' here, also implies a de…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The same came therefore to Philip.—We have no indication of the time when, or the place where, these words were spoken. S…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. And there were certain …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: The temple at Jerusalem was so famous that on feast days, not only the local people but also many Gentiles …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Just why these Greeks approached Philip rather than one of the other disciples is not stated. Philip in turn referred them to Andrew, and both of t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

These men therefore went to Philip. It is an indication of reverence that they do not address Christ, but desire to gain access through

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The same came therefore to Philip
Who might know him; they might have been some of his neighbours formerly, for that Philip's …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When participating in holy ordinances, particularly the gospel passover, the great desire of our souls should be to see Jesus; to see him as ours, …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Having described the glory Christ received from the help of his friends and the devotion of the crowd, the Evangelist now describes the g…

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