John 12:21
 John 12:21 
New International Version (© 2011)
They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus."

King James Bible
The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

American Standard Version
these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
these then came near to Philip, who is from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus;'

John 12:21 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

The same came therefore to Philip - Some suppose that these Gentiles were of Phoenicia or Syria, or perhaps inhabitants of Decapolis, near to the lake of Gennesareth and Bethsaida; and therefore they addressed themselves to Philip, who was of the latter city, and probably known to them. The later Syriac calls them Arameans or Syrians. The Vulgate, and several copies of the Itala, call them Gentiles.

Sir, we would see Jesus - We have heard much concerning him, and we wish to see the person of whom we have heard such strange things. The final salvation of the soul often originates, under God, in a principle of simple curiosity. Many have only wished to se or hear a man who speaks much of Jesus, his miracles, and his mercies; and in hearing have felt the powers of the world to come, and have become genuine converts to the truths of the Gospel.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Philip.

John 1:43-47 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and finds Philip, and said to him, Follow me...

John 6:5-7 When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come to him, he said to Philip, From where shall we buy bread...

John 14:8,9 Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it suffises us...

we would.

John 1:36-39 And looking on Jesus as he walked, he said, Behold the Lamb of God!...

John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life...

Matthew 2:2 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.

Matthew 8:9-12 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come...

Matthew 12:19-21 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets...

Matthew 15:22-28 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord...

Luke 19:2-4 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich...

Romans 15:8-12 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers...

John 12:21 Parallel Commentaries
Bethsaida Beth-Saida Beth-Sa'ida Desired Galilee Jesus Philip Request Sir Want Wish
Bethsaida Beth-Saida Beth-Sa'ida Desired Galilee Jesus Philip Request Sir Want Wish
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Matthew 11:21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me."
John 1:44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.
John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
John 1:46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip.
John 1:48 "How do you know me?" Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you."