John 1:47

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

"Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" - John 1:47
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What does John 1:47 mean?

John 1:47 (KJV) says, "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" This verse is part of the larger narrative in the Gospel of John, which is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. In this verse, Jesus…

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A Heart Without Guile: Embracing Authenticity in Faith

In John 1:47, we read the profound words of Jesus as He encounters Nathanael: "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" These words resonated deeply within the context of Jesus’ ministry, but they ripple through time…

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A Prayer for Authenticity and Truthfulness

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am reminded of the profound words recorded in the Gospel of John, chapter one, verse forty-seven, where Jesus declared of Nathanael, "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Lord, I thank You for this revelation of…

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John 1:47 - "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
John 7:47 - "Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?"
John 5:47 - "But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?"
John 8:47 - "He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God."
John 6:47 - "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life."
John 11:47 - "¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles."
"Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?" - John 7:47
John 12:47 - "And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world."
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"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life." - John 6:47
1 Chronicles 1:47 - "And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead."
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1 Chronicles 11:47 - "Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite."
1 Kings 22:47 - "There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king."
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"But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?" - John 5:47