John 1:45-47

Expanded Bible

⁴⁵ Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the man that Moses wrote about in the law, and the prophets also wrote about him. [^CThe law and the prophets refer to the OT Scriptures.] He is Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth [^Ca village a few miles southwest of the Sea of Galilee].”

⁴⁶ But Nathanael said to Philip, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” [^CThis is because of its insignificance and lack of mention in the OT.]

Philip answered, “Come and see.”

⁴⁷ As Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said, “Here is truly an Israelite. There is ·nothing false [no deceit; no guile] in him.”