Inquiring Greeks

Thirty inquiring Greeks had faithfully attended Jesus' teachings, resulting in their decision to join the kingdom after a conference at Nicodemus' home. 174:5.5

At Jesus' appearances to the inquiring Greeks, he proclaimed the gospel of the kingdom and urged them to share the truth of sonship with God through faith. 190:4 193:0

Shortly after two o'clock on this Tuesday afternoon, Jesus, accompanied by eleven apostles, Joseph of Arimathea, the thirty Greeks, and certain other disciples, arrived at the temple and began the delivery of his last address, intended as his final appeal to the Jewish people and an indictment of his enemies, the scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, and chief rulers of Israel; at last temple discourse, no one asked him a question. 175:0.1

Instructed by Rodan, the Greeks who met with Jesus had advanced knowledge of the kingdom and were considered for ordination by him. 177:3.5-6

Jesus' final message to the inquiring Greeks was one of forewarning, comfort, and encouragement. 182:2.6

Philip’s response to the inquiring Greeks at Jerusalem showcased his inability to adapt to new circumstances, leading him to seek guidance from Andrew before escorting them to Jesus. 139:5.9

The Greeks, encamped alongside eight sleeping apostles, were more vigilant and ready for trouble, as they streamed forth fully armed upon the sentinel's alarm. 183:0.2

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Decision process 139:5.9 — Jn 12:20-22.
• Philip did not lay on hands 139:5.9 — Acts 8:5-6,12-16.
• As done by Peter and John 139:5.9 — Acts 8:14-17.