John 12:20

And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 12:20

BSB

Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.

AKJV

And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

CPDV

Now there were certain Gentiles among those who went up so that they might worship on the feast day.

ERV

Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast:

NHEB

Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast.

SMT

And there were certain Greeks of those going up that they might worship in the festival:

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 12:20

AndG1161ConjunctiontherewereG2258Verb certainG5100 GreeksG1672Noun Masculine amongG1537PrepositionthemthatcameupG305Verb toG2443Conjunction worshipG4352Verb atG1722PrepositionthefeastG1859Noun Feminine

Commentary for John 12:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 12:20

Summary

Gentile visitors come seeking spiritual encounter

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Greek visitors arrive at feast

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD