John 12:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:”
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What Does John 12:20 Mean?
These are Gentiles drawn to the God of Israel, devout enough to travel to Jerusalem for Passover. They could enter only the outer court of the temple, near to the worship yet held at a distance.
Their quiet appearance is a hinge in the Gospel. The Pharisees have just said the world has gone after him, and here the wider world arrives. The nations are beginning to seek the Messiah of Israel, just as the prophets had hoped. The distance that kept seekers in the outer court will not stand much longer; the King they ask for is about to open the way for every people.
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What does John 12:20 mean?
Among those who have come up to worship at the feast are certain Greeks.