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I. HIS EFFORTS AS A GENUINE TRUTH SEEKER.

1. He hearkens to information concerning the truth.

2. He renounces a prejudice against the truth.

3. He prosecutes an inquiry in search of truth. In this he is infiuenced —

(1)  By the words of Philip.

(2)  He is greeted by Christ.

(3)  He is struck by conviction.

II. HIS SUCCESS AS A GENUINE TRUTH SEEKER. He found in Christ —

1. A Divine Teacher.

2. A Divine King.

III. HIS BLESSEDNESS AS A GENUINE TRUTH SEEKER.

1. He saw great things.

2. He would see greater.

(1)  A new universe.

(2)  A new class of intelligences.

(3)  A new order of ministry.

(4)  A new centre of attraction.

(D. Thomas, D. D.)

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KJV: Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

WEB: Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.