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John 14:8 Cross-References
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“Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.”
John 14:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 14:8
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us (δεῖξον ἡμῖν τὸν πατέρα, καὶ ἀρκεῖ ἡμῖν)—Philip's request reveals a profound misunderstanding. Despite three years with Jesus, he still sought a theophanic vision like Moses at Sinai (Exodus 33:18). The verb deixon (show, reveal) implies wanting a spectacular manifestation, while arkei (it is enough) suggests this would resolve all their doubts.Jesus's response in verse 9 is one of the most poignant rebukes in Scripture: "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me?" Philip's failure to recognize the ful...
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Cross-References for John 14:8
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“Please show me your glory.”
“and his servants serve him.”
“he was determined to go out into Galilee”
“but will tell you plainly about the Father.”
“I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied”
“and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him”
“therefore”
“and he is favorable to him”
“for they shall see God.”
“and stood with him there”