JesussawNathanaelcomingto Him, and saidof him, "Behold,an Israeliteindeed,in whomthereis nodeceit!"
How blessedis the manto whom the LORDdoes not imputeiniquity,And in whose spiritthereis nodeceit!
SurelyGodis goodto Israel,To those whoare purein heart!
and becauseHe did not needanyoneto testifyconcerningman,for He Himselfknewwhatwas in man.
He saidto her, "Go,callyour husbandand comehere."
SoJesuswas sayingto thoseJewswho had believedHim, "Ifyou continuein My word,[then] you are trulydisciplesof Mine;
They answeredand saidto Him, "Abrahamis our father."Jesussaidto them, "Ifyou are Abraham'schildren,dothe deedsof Abraham.
whoare Israelites,to whombelongs the adoption as sons,and the gloryand the covenantsand the giving of the Lawand the [temple] serviceand the promises,
But [it is] not as thoughthe wordof Godhas failed.For they are not allIsraelwhoare [descended] from Israel;
for we are the [true] circumcision,who worshipin the Spiritof Godand gloryin ChristJesusand putnoconfidencein the flesh,
Therefore,putting asideallmaliceand alldeceitand hypocrisyand envyand allslander,
WHOCOMMITTEDNOSIN,NORWAS ANY DECEITFOUNDIN HIS MOUTH;
And noliewas foundin their mouth;they are blameless.
