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John 1:46 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 1:46 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 46 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.”
John 1:46 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:46
Nathanael's skepticism—'Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?'—reflects regional prejudice. Nazareth was an obscure Galilean village without prophetic significance. Yet Philip's response—'Come and see'—invites investigation rather than argument. Skepticism is best answered by encounter with Christ Himself. Philip doesn't debate geography but offers experience. This approach models effective apologetics: address objections by directing to Christ.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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“Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee.{See Isaiah 9:1 and Matthew 4:13-16.}”
“This is the Christ. But some said”
“Come”
“and hold firmly that which is good.”
“Yea”
“as they heard these things.”