A name from Scripture
Philip
FIL-ip
Meaning
Lover of horses; Friend
Greek origin · Boy · First in Matthew
What it points to
Philip's simple invitation — 'Come and see' — is the essence of evangelism. His life teaches that sharing faith doesn't require eloquent arguments, just a genuine invitation to encounter Jesus personally.
Verses · King James Version
“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him... Jesus of Nazareth. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.”
John 1:45-46
“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.”
Acts 8:35