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John 1:49

John 1:49
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Nathanael answered and saith unto him,.... Being fully convinced of his omniscience by these instances:

Rabbi; that is, master, as it is interpreted in Joh 1:38, and is not here, because it is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Rabbi - Master. Applied appropriately to Jesus, and to no one else, Mat 23:10. The Son of God - By this title he doubtless meant that he was the Messiah. His conscience told him that he had judged…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Rabbi - That is, Teacher! and so this word should be translated.

Thou art the Son of God - The promised Messiah.

Thou art the King of Israel - The real descendant of David, who art to sit on that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 1:43-51

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

thou art the Son of God We know from other passages that this was one of the recognised titles of the Messiah; Joh 11:27; Mat 26:63; Mar 3:11; Mar 5:7; Luk 4:41. -Son of David" was more common.

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