21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
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Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. …
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. …
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 20-26)Honour is here paid to Christ by certain Greeks that enquired or him with respect. We are not told what day of Christ’s last week this was, probably not the same day he rode into Jerusalem (for that day was taken up in public work), but a day or two after. I. We are told who they were that paid this honour to our Lord Jesus: Certain Greeks among the people who came up to worship at the feast , Joh…
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