John 12:21 — Bible Verse (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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

John 12:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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John 12:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Therefore, these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.””

John 12:21 — World English Bible

John 12:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

John 12:21 — American Standard Version

John 12:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“these then came near to Philip, who <FI>is<Fi> from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, `Sir, we wish to see Jesus;'”

John 12:21 — Young's Literal Translation

John 12:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and they asked him saying, Sir, we desire to see Jesus.”

John 12:21 — Darby Translation

John 12:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And they came to Philippe, which was of Bethsaida in Galile, and desired him, saying, Syr, we would see that Iesus.”

John 12:21 — Geneva Bible

John 12:21 in Context — John 12

19 Les pharisiens se dirent donc les uns aux autres: Vous voyez que vous ne gagnez rien; voici, le monde est allé après lui.

20 Quelques Grecs, du nombre de ceux qui étaient montés pour adorer pendant la fête,

21 s’adressèrent à Philippe, de Bethsaïda en Galilée, et lui dirent avec instance: Seigneur, nous voudrions voir Jésus.

22 Philippe alla le dire à André, puis André et Philippe le dirent à Jésus.

23 Jésus leur répondit: L’heure est venueoù le Fils de l’homme doit être glorifié.

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What Does John 12:21 Mean?

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