John 12:21 Meaning and Explanation
“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”
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What Does John 12:21 Mean?
They approach Philip, a disciple with a Greek name, from Bethsaida in Galilee, perhaps hoping such a man would receive foreigners kindly. Their request is brief, respectful, and earnest. They want more than a glimpse of a famous teacher; they are asking to meet him.
Sir, we would see Jesus may be the most distilled prayer in the Gospels; beneath every true spiritual hunger lies that sentence. It is also a word to those who serve him: people around us, often from unexpected places, are quietly asking to be shown Christ. Blessed are the disciples who, like Philip, can be found and asked.
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What does John 12:21 mean?
The Greeks come to Philip and ask, Sir, we would see Jesus.