John 14:8 “Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough…”

John 14:8

Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

World English Bible

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

American Standard Version

Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

Geneva Bible 1599

Philippe sayd vnto him, Lord, shewe vs thy Father, and it sufficeth vs.

Darby Translation

Philip says to him, Lord, shew us the Father and it suffices us.

Young's Literal Translation

Philip saith to him, 'Sir, shew to us the Father, and it is enough for us;'

Bible in Basic English

Philip said to him, Lord, let us see the Father, and we have need of nothing more.

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Cross references

“Philip”

John 1:43–46 John 6:5–7 John 12:21 John 12:22

John 1:43–46 · BSB

The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”

John 6:5–7 · BSB

When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”

John 12:21 · BSB

They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

John 12:22 · BSB

Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

“shew”

Exodus 33:18–23 Revelation 22:3–5 John 16:25 Psalm 17:15 Job 33:26 Matthew 5:8

Exodus 33:18–23 · BSB

Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.”

Revelation 22:3–5 · BSB

No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.

John 16:25 · BSB

I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

Psalm 17:15 · BSB

As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Job 33:26 · BSB

He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.

Matthew 5:8 · BSB

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

9Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

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