Apostle · Disciple · New Testament
The Story of Philip the apostle
One of the twelve. Not Philip the evangelist of Acts.
Also: Philip, Filipo (Kiswahili)
Apostle from Bethsaida who brought Nathanael to Jesus.
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Introduction
Philip, from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter, was called by Jesus, Follow me, and brought Nathanael to him. John 1:43–46
He was one of the twelve. Jesus tested him before the feeding of the five thousand, and at the Last Supper he asked Jesus, Show us the Father. Mark 3:18John 6:5–7John 14:8–9
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- Bethsaida John 1:44
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Called and brings Nathanael
Jesus calls Philip, who tells Nathanael, Come and see.
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People: Jesus, Bartholomew
Tested before the feeding
Jesus asks Philip where they will buy bread; Philip says two hundred denarii would not be enough.
Greeks ask for Jesus
Greeks come to Philip asking to see Jesus; he tells Andrew and they go to Jesus.
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People: Andrew
Show us the Father
At the Last Supper Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father; Jesus answers, He who has seen me has seen the Father.
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Family and relationships
- BartholomewBrought Nathanael to JesusJohn 1:45
- AndrewFellow disciple from BethsaidaJohn 1:44John 12:22
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- What does Jesus answer Philip in John 14:9?
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