John 1:47

(20) Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

(20) Simple uprightness discerns the true Israelites from the false.

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⁴⁷ Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him,Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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John 1:47