John 1:49

Translations

Modern

“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Traditional

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

Literal

Nathanael answered Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are King of Israel!”

Latin

Respondit ei Nathanaël, et ait: Rabbi, tu es Filius Dei, tu es rex Israël.

Interlinear

Greek

English

“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Notes

John 1:48–49

Jesus gained Nathanael’s attention by showing that he knew his character (1:47). Then Jesus showed that he knew Nathanael’s earlier actions, even though they had not met before.

This supernatural knowledge (knowledge beyond normal human ability) amazed Nathanael. He saw this as a sign from God and responded with faith.

Nathanael had witnessed a miracle. As a result, he made a strong confession about who Jesus is.

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

Zephaniah 3:15
The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
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.
Matthew 27:42
“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
Matthew 2:2
…asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
John 12:13–15
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Matthew 21:5
“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
Matthew 27:11
Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
John 1:34
I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”
John 1:18
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.
Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
John 20:28–29
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Nathanael: Disciple of Jesus, from Cana in Galilee

Glossary

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

Topics

Confessing Christ: Nathanael Decision: Nathaniel Faith: Faith in Christ: Nathanael Faith: Nathanael Jesus, the Christ by Nathanael Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: King of Israel Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Rabbi, Rabboni Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Nathanael: Becomes a Disciple of Jesus Philip: One of the Twelve Apostles: Brings Nathanael to Jesus Rabbi used in Addressing Jesus the King Christ: Acknowledged by Nathanael Titles and Names of Christ: King of Israel Titles and Names of Christ: Son of God

John 1:49

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