These came to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee — Perhaps they used to lodge there, in their journey to Jerusalem. Or they might believe, a Galilean would be more ready to serve them herein, than a Jew. Sir — They spake to him, as to one they were little acquainted with. We would see Jesus — A modest request. They could scarce expect that he would now have time to talk with them.
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John 12:21
21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.