John 1:47

Contemporary English Version 1995

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said, “Here is a true descendant of our ancestor Israel. And he isn't deceitful.”

Cross References

Revelation 14:5

They never tell lies, and they are innocent.

Psalm 73:1

God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart.

Psalm 32:2

You bless them by saying, “You told me your sins, without trying to hide them, and now I forgive you.”

Romans 9:4

They are the descendants of Israel, and they are also God's chosen people. God showed them his glory. He made agreements with them and gave them his Law. The temple is theirs and so are the promises that God made to them.

Romans 9:6

It cannot be said that God broke his promise. After all, not all of the people of Israel are the true people of God.

John 8:31

Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples.

1 Peter 2:22

Christ did not sin or ever tell a lie.

1 Peter 2:1

Stop being hateful! Quit trying to fool people, and start being sincere. Don't be jealous or say cruel things about others.

Philippians 3:3

But we are the ones who are truly circumcised, because we worship by the power of God's Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don't brag about what we have done,

John 8:39

The people said to Jesus, “Abraham is our father!” Jesus replied, “If you were Abraham's children, you would do what Abraham did.

John 2:25

No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew.

John 4:16

Jesus told her, “Go and bring your husband.”