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Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew: This clause means that Philip told another disciple, Andrew, what the Gentiles had asked. Andrew was Simon Peter’s brother. They, like Philip, were from the village of Bethsaida (1:44).

relayed this appeal to Andrew: In some languages it may be necessary to supply an object indicating what Philip told Andrew. For example:

told this to Andrew
-or-
told Andrew what they had said/asked

and both of them went and told Jesus: This clause means both the men went to Jesus to tell him about the Greeks and their request. In some languages it may be natural to avoid repeating the men’s names. For example:

Then the two of them went to Jesus and told him. (Contemporary English Version)

In some languages it may be more natural to mention the content of what they told Jesus. For example:

they told Jesus what the Greeks/Gentiles had said

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