John 12:21 nasb — these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

NASB

"these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus.""

— John 12:21, NASB

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John 12 — Context

18

For this reason also the people went and met Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.

19

So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him."

20

Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast;

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these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

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Philip *came and *told Andrew; Andrew and Philip *came and *told Jesus.

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And Jesus *answered them, saying, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

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"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.

John 12:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:21 say?
John 12:21 in the NASB reads: “these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."”
Where is John 12:21 in the Bible?
John 12:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 21.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:21.
What translation should I read John 12:21 in?
John 12:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:21?
John 12:21 reads (NASB): “these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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