John 1:45

Translations

Modern

Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

Philip finds Nathanael and says to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses wrote in the Law—also the prophets—Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.”

Latin

Invenit Philippus Nathanaël, et dicit ei: Quem scripsit Moyses in lege, et prophetæ, invenimus Jesum filium Joseph a Nazareth.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

Notes

John 1:45

Philip, a Greek name, and Nathanael, a Hebrew name, represent the mix of cultures in Galilee. The message of Jesus reached both groups in Galilee. When Greeks wanted to see Jesus in Jerusalem, they asked Philip (12:20–22).
Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a mountain village southwest of the Sea of Galilee.

John 1:35–51

This section introduces the model for discipleship in John’s Gospel. Disciples wanted to come and see Jesus, and when they met him, they stayed with him (1:39).

John 1:19–51

John’s Gospel focuses less on John the Baptist compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 3:1–6; Mark 1:2–6; Luke 1:1–24, 57–80; 3:1–13). However, the apostle John wants us to understand that John the Baptist correctly identified and honored Jesus.

John the Baptist’s disciples leave him to follow Jesus. Jesus continued the work that John had begun. As the ministry of Jesus grew, John’s ministry became smaller, just as John had said (John 3:30).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

First Disciples Gatheredc. AD 27

Related verses

Deuteronomy 18:18–22
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
Luke 24:27
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.
Matthew 2:23
…and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
John 5:45–46
Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, in whom you have put your hope.
Isaiah 53:2
He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
Luke 4:22
All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
Isaiah 4:2
On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Nathanael: Disciple of Jesus, from Cana in Galilee Philip: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus

Places

Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee

Glossary

Anointed One, Anointed Ones Bartholomew, the Apostle Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Exodus Galilee Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Joseph Nathanael Philip

Topics

Converts: Zealous: Philip Faith: Faith in Christ: Philip Jesus, the Christ by Nathanael Jesus, the Christ by Philip Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Law: Prophecies In, of the Messiah Nathanael: Becomes a Disciple of Jesus Philip: One of the Twelve Apostles: Brings Nathanael to Jesus Prophets were Sent to Predict the Coming of Christ Religious Zeal: Andrew and Philip Religious Zeal: Exemplified Riches: Examples of Those Truly Rich

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