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John 12:20-22

King James Version (KJV)

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20. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

John 12:20-22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 12:20

Theological / Devotional

Certain Greeks. [Interview With the Greeks, John 12:20-36.] This incident probably occurred on the Tuesday preceding the crucifixion, in connection with Jesus’ last visit to the Temple (see on Matt. 23:1; cf. DA 621).

To worship. The fact that they came to worship rather than to partake of the Passover suggests that these Greeks were not full proselytes. Josephus mentions foreigners who came to Jerusalem to worship at the Passover season (War vi. 9. 3 [427]). Half proselytes, like the Gentiles, were restricted to the Court of the Gentiles. For a description of the Temple courts see Mishnah Middoth, Soncino ed. of the Talmud, pp. 1-23; cf. Kelim 1.8, Soncino ed. of the Talmud, p. 11.

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