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These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
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More Than a Glimpse
Commentators explain that the Greeks' request to 'see Jesus' was not about mere visual curiosity. They had likely already seen Him during the triumphal entry. Instead, their polite request, 'Sir, we would see Jesus,' expressed a deep desire for a personal interview to hear His teachings and understand who He was. This reflects the heart of every true seeker: a longing for a personal encounter with Christ, not just a distant observation.
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18th Century
Theologian
Bethsaida of Galilee. See notes on John 1:44.
Would see Jesus. It is probable that the word 'see,' here, also implies a de…
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…
19th Century
Bishop
The same came therefore to Philip.—We have no indication of the time when, or the place where, these words were spoken. S…
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Preacher
And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Gal…
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…
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
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17th Century
Pastor
The same came therefore to Philip Who might know him; they might have been some of his neighbours formerly, for that Philip's …
Minister
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, …