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The Promised Messiah
When Philip announced he had found the Messiah, his first instinct was to connect Jesus to the Old Testament, stating he is the one “of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote.” Commentators explain this is a foundational Christian claim: Jesus is not a new religious figure but the long-awaited fulfillment of God's promises throughout the scriptures.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:45
18th Century
Theologian
Moses, in the law - Moses, in that part of the Old Testament which he wrote, called by the Jews “the law.” See Deuteronomy 18:15,[Referenc…
AT Robertson
On John 1:45
Philip findeth (ευρισκε Φιλιππος). Dramatic present again. Philip carries on the work. One wins one. If that glorious beginning ha…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:45
19th Century
Bishop
Philip finds Nathanael.—See John 1:41; John 1:44. Nathanael is the Hebrew equivalent of the Greek word Theodorus, meani…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:38–46
19th Century
Preacher
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and says to them, What do you seek? They said to him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Ma…
John Calvin
On John 1:45
16th Century
Theologian
Philip findeth Nathanael. Though proud men despise these feeble beginnings of the Church, yet we ought to perceive in them a brighter disp…
John Gill
On John 1:45
17th Century
Pastor
Philip findeth Nathanael
Who was of Cana of Galilee, (John 21:2) and where, it is very likely, Philip found him; si…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:43–51
17th Century
Minister
See the nature of true Christianity: it is following Jesus, devoting ourselves to Him, and walking in His steps. Observe the objection Nathanael ma…