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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Philip was from Bethsaida, Andrew and Peter’s hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, from the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />(Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Philip was from Bethsaida, the town where Andrew and Peter lived.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, from the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Phillipus himself was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Shimeon.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />The day following, Jesus wished to go into Galilee; and he found Philip, and said to him: Follow me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now Philip was of Bethsaida the city of Andrew and Peter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/1-44.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=334" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43</span>The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5376.htm" title="5376: Philippos (N-NMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/966.htm" title="966: Bēthsaida (N-GFS) -- Of Chaldee origin; fishing-house; Bethsaida, a place in Palestine.">Bethsaida,</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: poleōs (N-GFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">same town</a> <a href="/greek/406.htm" title="406: Andreou (N-GMS) -- From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite.">as Andrew</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">45</span>Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-42</a></span><br />The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-21.htm">John 12:21</a></span><br />They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-7</a></span><br />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?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-8.htm">John 14:8-9</a></span><br />Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” / Jesus 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’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-2.htm">John 21:2</a></span><br />Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a></span><br />Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</a></span><br />Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14</a></span><br />Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a></span><br />When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5</a></span><br />Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8</a></span><br />Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.</p><p class="hdg">Philip.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-21.htm">John 12:21</a></b></br> The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-8.htm">John 14:8,9</a></b></br> Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a></b></br> Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James <i>the son</i> of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;</p><p class="hdg">Bethsaida.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21</a></b></br> Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Mark 6:45</a></b></br> And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-22.htm">Mark 8:22</a></b></br> And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/1-41.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Bethsaida</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Beth-Saida</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Beth-Sa'ida</a> <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/1-42.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Philip's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-8.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/john/12-21.htm">Bethsaida</a> <a href="/john/12-21.htm">Beth-Saida</a> <a href="/john/12-21.htm">Beth-Sa'ida</a> <a href="/john/4-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/john/6-8.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/1-45.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/john/1-48.htm">Philip's</a><div class="vheading2">John 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/1-15.htm">The testimony of John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/1-39.htm">The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now Philip was from Bethsaida</b><br>Bethsaida was a fishing village located on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Its name means "house of fishing," indicating its primary industry. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a significant settlement during the time of Jesus. Bethsaida is mentioned several times in the Gospels, often in connection with Jesus' ministry and miracles (e.g., <a href="/mark/8-22.htm">Mark 8:22-26</a>). The town's location near the Jordan River made it a strategic place for trade and travel. In the context of the Gospel of John, Philip's origin from Bethsaida highlights the interconnectedness of Jesus' early disciples, many of whom were fishermen familiar with the region.<p><b>the same town as Andrew and Peter</b><br>Andrew and Peter, also known as Simon Peter, were brothers and among the first disciples called by Jesus. Their association with Bethsaida suggests a close-knit community where news and ideas could spread quickly. This connection emphasizes the relational aspect of Jesus' ministry, as He often called individuals who had existing relationships with one another. The mention of Andrew and Peter being from the same town as Philip underscores the communal nature of the early Christian movement. It also highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, as Jesus' ministry began in Galilee, a region prophesied to see a great light (<a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>). The calling of these disciples from a common background illustrates the theme of God using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a></b><br>One of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is known for his role in bringing Nathanael to Jesus and is often seen as a seeker of truth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethsaida.htm">Bethsaida</a></b><br>A town located on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is significant as the hometown of several of Jesus' disciples, including Philip, Andrew, and Peter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a></b><br>Another of Jesus' apostles, known for being the brother of Peter and for bringing Peter to Jesus. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>Also known as Simon Peter, he is one of the most prominent apostles. He is known for his leadership among the disciples and his bold declarations of faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_calling_of_the_disciples.htm">The Calling of the Disciples</a></b><br>This event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, where He calls individuals to follow Him and become His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_in_faith.htm">The Importance of Community in Faith</a></b><br>The mention of Bethsaida as the hometown of Philip, Andrew, and Peter underscores the role of community and shared backgrounds in the journey of faith. Believers are encouraged to foster strong, faith-based communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_personal_relationships_in_evangelism.htm">The Role of Personal Relationships in Evangelism</a></b><br>Just as Andrew brought Peter to Jesus, personal relationships are vital in sharing the Gospel. Believers should be intentional in reaching out to those close to them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_jesus'_call.htm">Responding to Jesus' Call</a></b><br>The disciples' willingness to follow Jesus immediately serves as a model for believers to respond promptly and wholeheartedly to God's call in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/growth_in_faith_through_testing.htm">Growth in Faith Through Testing</a></b><br>Philip's journey shows that faith can grow through challenges and tests. Believers should view trials as opportunities for spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_bethsaida's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of Bethsaida in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_beersheba_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of Bethsaida in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_anointing_in_1_john_2_20,_27.htm">What is known about Chorazin and Bethsaida?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) <span class= "bld">Of</span> (or rather, <span class= "ital">from</span>) <span class= "bld">Bethsaida</span>, is added as one of the minute touches of local knowledge which give to this Gospel the colour and vividness that an eye-witness only could impart. It explains the meeting. Philip was going home, and Bethsaida was on the way which Jesus would naturally take from Bethania to Cana (<a href="/context/john/2-1.htm" title="And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:">John 2:1-2</a>). It explains, too, the process by which Philip passed from Messianic hope to a full belief in the Christ. He was a fellow townsman of Andrew and Peter. These two had talked together of ancient prophecy and future expectation. One had announced to the other in striking language, "We have <span class= "ital">found</span> the Messias," and it is with the same word that Philip tells the good news to Nathanael. This "Bethsaida of Galilee," as it is called in describing Philip in <a href="/john/12-21.htm" title="The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.">John 12:21</a>, is thus distinguished from the Bethsaida Julias, which was on the eastern side of the lake. (See Jos. <span class= "ital">Ant. xviii.</span> 2, ? 1, and comp. Note on <a href="/luke/9-10.htm" title="And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.">Luke 9:10</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/1-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Philip</span><br /><span class="grk">Φίλιππος</span> <span class="translit">(Philippos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> </span><span class="str2">From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bethsaida,</span><br /><span class="grk">Βηθσαϊδά</span> <span class="translit">(Bēthsaida)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_966.htm">Strong's 966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Chaldee origin; fishing-house; Bethsaida, a place in Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῆς</span> <span class="translit">(tēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[same] town</span><br /><span class="grk">πόλεως</span> <span class="translit">(poleōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> </span><span class="str2">A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as Andrew</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀνδρέου</span> <span class="translit">(Andreou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_406.htm">Strong's 406: </a> </span><span class="str2">From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter.</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρου</span> <span class="translit">(Petrou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. 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