John 12:21

Updated: June 3, 2025
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These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
World English Bible (WEB)
The same{G3778} came{G4334}{(G5656)} therefore{G3767} to Philip{G5376}, which was of{G575} Bethsaida{G966} of Galilee{G1056}, and{G2532} desired{G2065}{(G5707)} him{G846}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Sir{G2962}, we would{G2309}{(G5719)} see{G1492}{(G5629)} Jesus{G2424}.
KJV with Strongs
(21) These therefore came to Philip whose from Bethsaida, Galilee and asked him saying, "Sir, we want to see Yeshua!"
The F.O.G
They approached Philip, who was from the Hellenized town of Bethsaida in Galilee, with an urgent request: "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
these then came near to Philip, who is from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus;’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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