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Nathanael

"Gift of God"

John 1:45

Who they were

The disciple Jesus described as 'an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.' Traditionally identified with Bartholomew.

Themes

honestyintegritygiftsincerity

Read their story

Nathanael's story begins in John.

The full passage is at John 1:45. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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