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John 12:20 KJV
John · chapter 12 · verse 20
And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:John 12:20 · King James Version
John 12:20 in context
18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
20And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- certaintisa certain, a certain one, some, some time, a whileG5100 →
- worshipproskyneōto kiss the hand to one, in token of reverence, among the Orientals, esp. the Persians…G4352 →
- Greekshellēna Greek either by nationality, whether a native of the main land or of the Greek islands…G1672 →
- amongekout of, from, by, away fromG1537 →
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Honour is here paid to Christ by certain Greeks that enquired or him with respect. We are not told what day of Christ's last week this was, probably not the same day he rode into Jerusalem (for that day was taken up in public work), but a day or two after. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 20-26