John 1:47

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”
World English Bible (WEB)
Jesus{G2424} saw{G1492}{(G5627)} Nathanael{G3482} coming{G2064}{(G5740)} to{G4314} him{G846}, and{G2532} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} of{G4012} him{G846}, Behold{G2396} an Israelite{G2475} indeed{G230}, in{G1722} whom{G3739} is{G2076}{(G5748)} no{G3756} guile{G1388}!
KJV with Strongs
(47) Yeshua saw Nathanael coming to Him and said of him, "Look, an Israelite indeed in whom there's no deceit!"
The F.O.G
As Nathanael approached, Jesus said of him, "Now here is a genuine Israelite, a man of complete integrity!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Jesus saw Nathanael coming unto him, and he saith concerning him, ‘Lo, truly an Israelite, in whom guile is not;’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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