Show us (δειξον ημιν). Philip now speaks up, possibly hoping for a theophany (Exodus 33:18f.), certainly not grasping …

Lord, show us the Father. Philip here referred to some outward and visible manifestation of God. God had manifested himself in various way…

Philip saith unto him.—Compare, for the character of Philip, John 1:44 and following; John 6:5 and …

If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: and from now on you know him, and have seen him. Philip says to him, Lord, show us t…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: A declaration so new startled Philip. Our Lord is seen to be a man. He confesses Himself to be the So…

If Thomas was a skeptic, Philip was a realist. Having determined in his thinking that the Father of whom Jesus spoke must be the Ultimate Absolute,…

Show us the Father. It appears very absurd that the Apostles should offer so many objections to the Lord; for why else did He speak, if no…

Philip saith to him, Lord
Another of his disciples addresses him in a reverend and becoming manner, as Thomas before had done,…

Here are three words, upon any of which stress may be laid. Upon the word troubled. Do not be cast down and disquieted. Upon the word heart. Let yo…

Here our Lord clears up a confusion in one of the disciples: