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What does John 12:20 mean?

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

— John 12:20 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

17

The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it.

18

For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.

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The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.”

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

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These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

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Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.

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Jesus answered them, “The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

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