John 12:21-22

John 12:21-22

[21] The same  came  therefore  to Philip,  which was of  Bethsaida  of Galilee,  and  desired  him,  saying,  Sir,  we would  Jesus.  [22] Philip  cometh  and  telleth  Andrew:  and  Andrew  and  Philip  tell  Jesus. 

What does John 12:21-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

It may have been Philip"s Gentile name or the fact that he was from Bethsaida in a Gentile area of Galilee, specifically Gaulanitis, that attracted these Gentiles to him. Philippians , who was a Jew, appears to have had some hesitation about introducing them to Jesus at first (cf. Matthew 10:5-6; Luke 18:15-16). Andrew favored bringing them to Jesus for an interview (cf. John 1:40-42). The important revelation of this verse is that the disciples continued to bring people to Jesus, which continues to be the responsibility of Jesus" disciples.