Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
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Quick answer
Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, which would satisfy them. It reveals the disciples' longing yet failure to see that the Father is revealed in Christ.
Overview
Philip's request expresses a genuine desire to see God, yet he misses that he has already seen the Father in Jesus. His question prompts one of Scripture's clearest statements of the Son's revelation of the Father. The verse exposes how easily we overlook that God is fully made known in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
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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