John 12:22 bbe — Philip went and gave word of it to Andrew; and Andrew went with Philip to Jesus.

Bible in Basic English

"Philip went and gave word of it to Andrew; and Andrew went with Philip to Jesus."

— John 12:22, Bible in Basic English

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John 12 — Context

19

Then the Pharisees said one to another, You see, you are unable to do anything: the world has gone after him.

20

Now there were some Greeks among the people who had come up to give worship at the feast:

21

They came to Philip, who was of Beth-saida in Galilee, and made a request, saying, Sir, we have a desire to see Jesus.

22

Philip went and gave word of it to Andrew; and Andrew went with Philip to Jesus.

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And Jesus said to them in answer, The hour of the glory of the Son of man has come.

24

Truly I say to you, If a seed of grain does not go into the earth and come to an end, it is still a seed and no more; but through its death it gives much fruit.

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He who is in love with life will have it taken from him; and he who has no care for his life in this world will keep it for ever and ever.

John 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:22 say?
John 12:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Philip went and gave word of it to Andrew; and Andrew went with Philip to Jesus.”
Where is John 12:22 in the Bible?
John 12:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 22.
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 12:22.
What translation should I read John 12:22 in?
John 12:22 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 12:22?
John 12:22 reads (BBE): “Philip went and gave word of it to Andrew; and Andrew went with Philip to 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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