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John 12:20 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for John 12:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Greeks Seek Jesus
“And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:”
John 12:20 (KJV)
Commentary on John 12:20
Greeks come to Jerusalem to worship, fulfilling the Pharisees' unwitting prophecy that 'the world' follows Jesus. These Greeks were likely God-fearing Gentiles attracted to Jewish monotheism, permitted to worship in the outer court. Their seeking Jesus marks the gospel's movement toward Gentile inclusion. John introduces them immediately after the Pharisees' 'world' comment, showing divine irony. Their presence signals that Jesus' hour has come—His death will draw all peoples (v. 32). The gospel transcends ethnic boundaries, fulfilling Abrahamic covenant promises.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:20
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“Where will this man go that we won't find him? Will he go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?,Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?,,,,,,,,”
“and joined Paul and Silas”
“who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.”
“there was a man of Ethiopia”
“a Syrophoenician by race. She begged him that he would cast the demon out of her daughter.”
“who is not of your people Israel”
“who was with me”
“Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. Moreover, he also brought Greeks into the temple, and has defiled this holy place!”
“and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.”
“behold”