Philip, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, is a significant figure in the New Testament, known for his role in the early Christian community and his interactions with Jesus. His name, of Greek origin, means "lover of horses." Philip hailed from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter (John 1:44).

Philip's calling by Jesus is recorded in the Gospel of John. Jesus found Philip and said to him, "Follow Me" (John 1:43). Philip's immediate response was to find Nathanael and tell him, "We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1:45). This demonstrates Philip's eagerness to share the good news and his recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

One of the most notable moments involving Philip is his request to Jesus during the Last Supper. In John 14, Jesus comforts His disciples, assuring them of His unity with the Father and the promise of the Holy Spirit. Philip, seeking a deeper understanding, asks Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us" (John 14:8). This request reflects a desire for a tangible revelation of God, a common yearning among the disciples.

Jesus responds to Philip with a gentle rebuke, emphasizing the unity between Himself and the Father: "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?" (John 14:9). Jesus' response underscores the profound theological truth of His divine nature and His role as the visible image of the invisible God. Through Jesus, the disciples—and by extension, all believers—can know the Father.

Philip's interaction with Jesus in this passage highlights the human struggle to comprehend the divine and the importance of faith in understanding spiritual truths. It also serves as a reminder of the intimate relationship between Jesus and the Father, a cornerstone of Christian doctrine.

In addition to this significant moment, Philip is also mentioned in the context of the feeding of the five thousand. Jesus tests Philip by asking where they could buy bread for the crowd, to which Philip responds, "Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece" (John 6:7). This interaction illustrates Philip's practical nature and the challenges of faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable circumstances.

Philip's life and ministry, as recorded in the New Testament, offer valuable insights into the nature of discipleship, the quest for understanding, and the revelation of God's character through Jesus Christ. His account encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God and to trust in the divine mysteries revealed through Christ.John 14:8-13
Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it suffises us.
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The Lord Seen by the Apostles.
... He was one of the Twelve, of whom history has ... then add the argument given by Dr.
Philip Schaff in ... one, but rather as the divinely glorified one, gave visions ...
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John i. 49, 50
... not to "take upon Him the form of a servant" ( Philip. ... Luke 2:46 ), that at the age
of twelve years He ... that of one rejecting his mother, but of One who would ...
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Acts vii. 54
... Simon was not the Apostle, but one of the ... the Apostles) ouk exeesan; okonomethe toutous
(ie Philip the deacon ... so, since the gift belonged only to the Twelve. ...
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The Olivet Message.
... Church, and possibly a Stephen, and a Philip, yet these ... This one reveals his own
conception of what must be the ... That is the last we hear of those twelve persons ...
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Acts x. 4-Jan
... But the Lord Himself appears: neither does He send him to some one of the Twelve,
but to ... of the plural, auton te asthenei& 139;), "as He did Philip to the ...
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The Epistles of Paul.
... he was not one of the original twelve, and had ... one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and ... name of Philippi was Crenides (Fountains); but Philip of Macedon ...
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John Chapter i. 34-51
... words, and doeth them not" (now let each one of us ... Not of Andrew, nor of Peter, nor
of Philip was that ... the middle nor the last among the twelve, although the ...
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Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
... both by the Lord Jesus himself, and by the apostles afterwards ... was not an act that
is past, but one that is ... present with God, and with his Son Jesus Christ: He ...
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The Gospel of John
... read of Christ saying to Nathaniel, "Before that Philip called thee ... with Him," and
He said to the twelve, "Will ye ... Him a supper, and Lazarus is also one of the ...
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Life and Conduct of the Holy Women, Xanthippe, Polyxena, and ...
... Philip the apostle of Christ said, Be not distressed concerning ... we were afraid to
remain, and in twelve days we ... letters of the brethren to Paul, one ran and ...
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