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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
AlbertBarnes
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
CharlesEllicott
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
CharlesSpurgeon
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
ChurchFathers
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'sBible Commentary
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
JohnCalvin
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
JohnGill
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
MatthewHenry
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
ThomasAquinas
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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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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson