The Twelve

The Israelite Without Guile

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Generally identified with Nathanael, Bartholomew received Christ's commendation as 'an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.' His initial skepticism ('Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?') gave way to profound confession: 'Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.'

Scripture References

John 1:47
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!”
John 1:49
“Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.”

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