John 12:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 12:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 12:21 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 12:21 — KJV
“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”
— John 12:21 (KJV)
John 12:21 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 12:21
“The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.”
Shares key themes with John 12:21: came, desired, sir
“According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.”
Shares key themes with John 12:21: desired, saying, sir
“Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,”
Shares key themes with John 12:21: came, saying, see
“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
Shares key themes with John 12:21: came, philip, saying
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Shares key themes with John 12:21: same, came, saying
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