John 1:47
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
About John 1:47
John 1:47 from John speaks directly to Authenticity in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the gospel literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
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- Romans 12:9
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”
- Psalms 51:6
“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”
- 1 Peter 2:1
“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”
- Philippians 1:10
“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”
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How to Apply John 1:47
Study John 1:47 in context by reading the surrounding passage in John. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Authenticity in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
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