Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Parallel translations
- KJV Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
- BSB Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
- ESV Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.”
- NKJV Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”
- NASB Philip *said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.”
- NLT Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.”
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Cross-references · 11
- Exod 33:18–23He said, “Please show me your glory.”
- Rev 22:3–5There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants serve him.
- John 1:43–46On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”
- John 16:25I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
- Ps 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.
- John 6:5–7Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, that these may eat?”
- John 12:21–22These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
- Job 33:26He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness.
- Matt 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Exod 34:5–7Yahweh descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed Yahweh’s name.
- Ps 63:2So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory.
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