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Interpretation of the Bible / John 14:8

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

John 14:8 is a short conversation between Jesus and Philip. Philip, one of Jesus’ disciples, asks the Lord to show them the Father so that they can be fed. Jesus then responds to Philip in the following verses, speaking about the relationship between the Father and the Son.

Why did Philip ask to see the Father?

It is interesting to analyze why Philip made this request. Perhaps he was seeking a clearer understanding of who Jesus was and His relationship with God. It is also possible that “seeing the Father” was a way for Philip to make sure that he was following the right person.

Jesus’ Response

Jesus’ response in the following verses reveals His divine nature and His intimate relationship with the Father. Jesus tells Philip that everyone who has seen Him has seen the Father, meaning that Jesus is the physical manifestation of God and that He is one with the Father.

Jesus also speaks about His role in salvation and how faith in Him leads to eternal life. In John 14:12 Jesus says, “whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”

Book: New Testament / John
Topics: contentment, Father
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