What did the Greeks say to Philip in John 12:21?
The Greeks who had come up to worship at the feast approached Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee and one of the Twelve. They said to him, 'Sir, we would see Jesus.' This occurred as a great crowd gathered in the temple complex for the Feast of Passover.
Les explains that these Greeks were Gentiles who had come up to worship at the feast, part of the massive crowd of Jews and Gentile friends gathered in the temple complex just days before the crucifixion. They approached Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee and one of the Twelve, and said, 'Sir, we would see Jesus.' Les notes this is interesting and requires in-depth teaching, comparing it to the Canaanite woman: the disciples wanted to send her away, and Jesus initially made no comment because she was a Gentile, but later granted her request.
The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.