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A Desire to See God
Commentators explain that Philip's request, "Show us the Father," reflects a deep and common human longing for a direct, visible experience of God, similar to the theophanies seen by figures like Moses. He sincerely believed that one tangible vision of God would be sufficient to remove all their doubts and fears.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:8
18th Century
Theologian
Lord, show us the Father. Philip here referred to some outward and visible manifestation of God. God had manifested himself in various way…
AT Robertson
On John 14:8
Show us (δειξον ημιν). Philip now speaks up, possibly hoping for a theophany (Exodus 33:18f.), certainly not grasping …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:8
19th Century
Preacher
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
It was not merely one of Christ's scholars, you see, who was …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:8
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,…
John Calvin
On John 14:8
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 14:8
17th Century
Pastor
Philip saith to him, Lord
Another of his disciples addresses him in a reverend and becoming manner, as Thomas before had done,…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…