John 1:47 “When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true…”

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

World English Bible

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”

American Standard Version

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

Geneva Bible 1599

Iesus sawe Nathanael comming to him, and saide of him, Beholde in deede an Israelite, in whom is no guile.

Darby Translation

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says of him, Behold [one] truly an Israelite, in whom there is no guile.

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus saw Nathanael coming unto him, and he saith concerning him, 'Lo, truly an Israelite, in whom guile is not;'

Bible in Basic English

Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him and said of him, See, here is a true son of Israel in whom there is nothing false.

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Cross references

“Behold”

John 8:39 Romans 9:6 John 8:31 Philippians 3:3 Romans 2:28 Romans 2:29

John 8:39 · BSB

“Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.

Romans 9:6 · BSB

It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

John 8:31 · BSB

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Philippians 3:3 · BSB

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

Romans 2:28 · BSB

A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical.

Romans 2:29 · BSB

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

“in”

Revelation 14:5 Psalm 32:2 Psalm 73:1 1 Peter 2:1 1 Peter 2:22

Revelation 14:5 · BSB

And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.

Psalm 32:2 · BSB

Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Psalm 73:1 · BSB

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

1 Peter 2:1 · BSB

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

1 Peter 2:22 · BSB

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

Also

Romans 9:4

Romans 9:4 · BSB

the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

46“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

48“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”

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