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A Confession Based on Evidence
Commentators emphasize that Nathanael's profound confession was not a blind leap but a direct response to evidence. Jesus' demonstration of divine omniscience—knowing Nathanael's secret thoughts and actions under the fig tree—was the catalyst. This supernatural insight immediately convinced Nathanael that Jesus was not merely a man, but the promised Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:49
18th Century
Theologian
Rabbi - Master. Applied appropriately to Jesus, and to no one else (Matthew 23:10).
The Son of God - By this t…
AT Robertson
On John 1:49
Thou art the Son of God (συ ε ο υιος του θεου). Whether Nathanael had heard the Baptist say this of Jesus (1:34) we do not know, a…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:49
19th Century
Bishop
You are the Son of God.—Recognition breeds recognition. He had felt that strange Presence as a spiritual power that anima…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:49
19th Century
Preacher
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
"You saw what I was doing in se…
John Calvin
On John 1:49
16th Century
Theologian
You are the Son of God. That Nathanael acknowledges Him to be the Son of God because of His divine power is not surprising; but o…
John Gill
On John 1:49
17th Century
Pastor
Nathanael answered and says to him
Being fully convinced of his omniscience by these instances:
R…
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…