John 1:43-48 Philip brings Nathanael to Jesus, whom he calls “the son of Joseph.” This is in stark contrast to Nathanael's ready perception of Jesus as the Son of God.
John 6:5,7 As a “test” Jesus asks Philip where bread can be purchased nearby for the multitudes, and Philip tells them that even if he could find some, there wasn't enough money to pay for it. He says this even after he had witnessed Jesus earlier performing numerous m
In conclusion, I would say that Philip fully deserves the label I put on him. He always seems willing enough to help even though his sense of spiritual discernment may be somewhat stunted.
iracles. Apparently, Philip flunked the test either because of a lack of imagination or of faith.
John 12:21-22 Some Greeks at the festival approach Philip and ask if they can see Jesus. But rather than take them, he first goes to Andrew (Did he feel the need to seek Andrew's approval or advice on whether to honor the request?) Finally, both Philip and Andrew escort the Greeks to Jesus.
John 14:8-9 Philip says to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus has to explain to him that He and the Father are one. Even at this late date, he apparently still hasn't grasped Jesus' true identity the way Nathanael had understood immediately.
However, in the various listings of the Twelve in the NT, Peter always heads the first group of four names while Philip consistently heads the next group of four.
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