Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
Philip findeth Nathanael,.... Who was of Cana of Galilee, Joh 21:2 and where, it is very likely, Philip found him; since we quickly read of Jesus, and his disciples being there. This man is thought,…
Barnes' Notes
Moses, in the law - Moses, in that part of the Old Testament which he wrote, called by the Jews “the law.” See Deu 18:15, Deu 18:18; Gen 49:10; Gen 3:15. And the prophets - Isa 53:1-12; Isa 9:6-7; Dan…
Adam Clarke
Nathanael - This apostle is supposed to be the same with Bartholomew, which is very likely, for these reasons
1. That the evangelists who mention Bartholomew say nothing of Nathanael; and that St.…
We have here the call of Philip and Nathanael.
I. Philip was called immediately by Christ himself, not as Andrew, who was directed to Christ by John, or Peter, who was invited by his brother. God has…
Cambridge Bible
Nathanael = -Gift of God." The name occurs Num 1:8; 1Ch 2:14; 1Es 1:9; 1Es 9:22. Nathanael is commonly identified with Bartholomew; (1) Bartholomew is only a patronymic and the bearer would be likely…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture