Philip the Apostle
One of the Twelve apostles, from Bethsaida, who brought Nathanael to Jesus.
At a glance
- Name
- Philip the Apostle
- Also known as
- Philip
- Type
- Person
- Period
- New Testament
- Appears in
- The Gospels and the book of Acts
- First appearance
- John 1
- Known for
- The apostle who brought Nathanael to Jesus
Who is Philip the Apostle?
Philip is one of the Twelve apostles, from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. Jesus calls him with the words 'Follow Me.'
Philip finds Nathanael and tells him they have found the one Moses wrote about, and when Nathanael is doubtful, Philip simply says, 'Come and see,' bringing him to Jesus.
At the last supper, Philip asks Jesus, 'Lord, show us the Father,' and Jesus replies that whoever has seen him has seen the Father.
Philip the Apostle in the Bible
Philip brings Nathanael
Called by Jesus, Philip finds Nathanael and brings him to Jesus with the words 'Come and see.'
Read John 1 →Show us the Father
At the last supper, Philip asks to be shown the Father, and Jesus points him to himself.
Read John 14 →People connected with Philip the Apostle
- brings to Jesus Nathanael Philip finds Nathanael and brings him to Jesus.
Not to be confused with
- Philip the evangelist A different Philip, one of the seven chosen to serve in Acts, who preaches in Samaria and baptizes an Ethiopian official.
Key passages featuring Philip the Apostle
These are key passages, not a complete list of every appearance.