Philip the Apostle in the Bible — Show Us the Father

Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Peter and Andrew. Directly called by Jesus ('Follow me'), he immediately found Nathanael. At the Last Supper, Philip asked the question that led to one of Jesus's most profound declarations: 'Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.' Jesus answered: 'Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father.' Philip the Evangelist in Acts 8 baptized the Ethiopian official. Below are 6 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about philip?

Who is Philip the Apostle in the Bible? The disciple from Bethsaida who immediately followed Jesus, brought Nathanael to him, and asked the question that drew from Jesus one of his most majestic answers: 'Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip?'

6 Bible Verses About Philip (KJV)

“The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”

John 1:43 KJV Read John chapter 1 →

“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

John 1:45 KJV Read John chapter 1 →

“Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.”

John 6:7 KJV Read John chapter 6 →

“Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.”

John 14:8 KJV Read John chapter 14 →

“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”

John 14:9 KJV Read John chapter 14 →

“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.”

Acts 8:35 KJV Read Acts chapter 8 →

Read These Passages in Full Context

Frequently Asked Questions About Philip in the Bible

What does the Bible say about philip?
Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Peter and Andrew. Directly called by Jesus ('Follow me'), he immediately found Nathanael. At the Last Supper, Philip asked the question that led to one of Jesus's most profound declarations: 'Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.' Jesus answered: 'Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father.' Philip the Evangelist in Acts 8 baptized the Ethiopian official. Key KJV passages: John 1:43, John 1:45, John 6:7, John 14:8, John 14:9.
What are the best Bible verses about philip?
The most important KJV passages on philip include: John 1:43, John 1:45, John 6:7, John 14:8, John 14:9. Read all 6 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about philip?
The Bible addresses philip throughout both Testaments. Key references include John 1:43, John 1:45, John 6:7, John 14:8, John 14:9, Acts 8:35. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
What does the New Testament say about philip?
New Testament scriptures on philip: John 1:43, John 1:45, John 6:7, John 14:8. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
How do I study Bible verses about philip?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 6 passages on philip at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.

Read the Full Bible Free

The Living Sword is a free Bible app — no ads, no account, no paywall. Explore all 66 books, search the full text at Bible search, or browse all Bible topics.

Available translations: King James Version (KJV), World English Bible (WEB), Geneva Bible 1599, Darby Translation, Young's Literal Translation (YLT), American Standard Version (ASV), and the Living Sword Translation.