Methodist minister Joseph Benson suggested that Jesus "addressed himself to Philip particularly, because he, being a native of Bethsaida, was best acquainted with that country" although according to John 1:44, Peter and Andrew were also from Bethsaida.
(TB) Pendeta Metodis, Joseph Benson mengusulkan bahwa Yesus "secara khusus bertanya kepada Filipus karena Filipus sebagai penduduk asli Betsaida, paling mengenal daerah itu" meskipun menurut Yohanes 1:44, Petrus dan Andreas juga berasal dari Betsaida.