John 14:8
John 14:8 in Multiple Translations
Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Philip said to him, Lord, let us see the Father, and we have need of nothing more.
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we'll be convinced.”
Philippe sayd vnto him, Lord, shewe vs thy Father, and it sufficeth vs.
Philip saith to him, 'Sir, shew to us the Father, and it is enough for us;'
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Philip saith to him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Philip saith to him: Lord, shew us the Father, and it is enough for us.
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us your Father and that will be enough for us!”
Then Philip said, “Sir, show us the father, that’s all we want.”
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Study Notes — John 14:8
- Context
- Cross References
- John 14:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 14:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 14:8
- Trapp's Commentary on John 14:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 14:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 14:8
- Cambridge Bible on John 14:8
- Barnes' Notes on John 14:8
- Whedon's Commentary on John 14:8
- Sermons on John 14:8
Context — The Way, the Truth, and the Life
8Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
9Jesus 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’? 10Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 33:18–23 | Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.” “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” The LORD continued, “There is a place near Me where you are to stand upon a rock, and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen.” |
| 2 | Revelation 22:3–5 | No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him. They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. |
| 3 | John 1:43–46 | The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. 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.” “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. |
| 4 | John 16:25 | I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. |
| 5 | Psalms 17:15 | As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence. |
| 6 | John 6:5–7 | 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.” |
| 7 | John 12:21–22 | They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus. |
| 8 | Matthew 5:8 | Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. |
| 9 | Job 33:26 | He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. |
| 10 | Exodus 34:5–7 | And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD. Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” |
John 14:8 Summary
In John 14:8, Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, wanting to see God directly. However, Jesus' response teaches us that He is the perfect reflection of God's character and will. This means that by knowing Jesus, we can know what God is like, as He said, 'Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father' (John 14:9). Through faith in Jesus, we experience God's love and presence in our lives, just like the disciples did when they walked with Jesus, and as promised in Matthew 28:20, Jesus is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Philip mean by asking Jesus to show them the Father?
Philip wanted a direct, visual encounter with God the Father, not realizing that Jesus, as the Son, is the perfect representation of the Father, as seen in John 14:9 and supported by verses like Hebrews 1:3.
Why did Philip ask this question after Jesus said they had seen the Father?
Philip's question in John 14:8 indicates he didn't fully grasp Jesus' statement in John 14:7, needing further clarification on how Jesus and the Father are related, a concept also explored in John 10:30 and John 17:21-22.
Is seeing God the Father possible for humans?
According to Exodus 33:20, no human can see God and live, but through faith in Jesus Christ, we can know and experience God's presence and character, as taught in John 17:3 and 1 John 2:3.
How does this verse relate to the concept of the Trinity?
Jesus' response to Philip, especially in John 14:9-10, highlights the unity and distinction within the Godhead, where Jesus and the Father are one, yet distinct persons, a mystery central to the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, also touched upon in Matthew 28:19 and 2 Corinthians 13:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have sought a direct experience of God, and how has Jesus been my mediator in those times?
- How can I deepen my understanding of Jesus as the perfect representation of the Father, and what difference would this make in my daily life?
- In what areas of my life do I, like Philip, need to recognize that seeing Jesus is seeing the Father, and how can I apply this truth to my relationships and decisions?
- What would it mean for me to truly believe and live out the statement that 'anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father', as Jesus says in John 14:9?
Gill's Exposition on John 14:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 14:8
Trapp's Commentary on John 14:8
Ellicott's Commentary on John 14:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 14:8
Cambridge Bible on John 14:8
Barnes' Notes on John 14:8
Whedon's Commentary on John 14:8
Sermons on John 14:8
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The Communion of Saints by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's judgment and how it is different from condemnation. He uses the analogy of two boys playing in a backyard, where one boy |
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Studies in the Gospel of John 01 - the Glory of God by Alden Gannett | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a new commandment given by the Lord. The sermon begins with the preacher highlighting how people often talk about what is |
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The Budget and the Boy by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the account of the feeding of the multitude, also known as the feeding of the murder tube, which is found in all four Gospels. The preacher e |
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God's Standard of Evaluation by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding true worth in God rather than in artificial standards and religious performances. He highlights the revelation tha |
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Blessed Is He Who Knoweth His Limitations by John Follette | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the word of God in cleansing and transforming individuals. He refers to the three years of teaching and washing over the listene |
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1987 Hill Top 03 Kingdom Club Sandwich by Dana Congdon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of hearing something for the first time and how it can impact us deeply. He shares his experience of preaching the gospel in Korea |
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Why Jesus Wept by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the immense love of God and how it is His intention to lead each person to experience this love. He highlights that Jesus is the way, the tr |







