John 1:45

“Philip findeth Nathanael, etc.] Who was of Cana of Galilee, (<432102>John 21:2) and where, it is very likely, Philip found him; since we quickly read of Jesus, and his disciples being there. This man is thought, by some, to be the same with Bartholomew; and so he is called Bartholomew, in a Syriac dictionary f61; and the rather, since he and Philip are always mentioned together in the account of the apostles, (<401003>Matthew 10:3 <410318> Mark 3:18 <420614>Luke 6:14). And certain it is, from the above mentioned place, that Nathanael was among the apostles after our Lord’s resurrection; and it is highly probable was one of them? his name might be Nathanael bar Tholmai, the son of Tholmai,…”

“Nathanael--(See on Mat 10:3). Moses--(See Joh 5:46). son of Joseph--the current way of speaking. (See Luk 3:23).”

“Moses, in the law - Moses, in that part of the Old Testament which he wrote, called by the Jews “the law.” See Deuteronomy 18:15, Deuteronomy 18:18; Genesis 49:10; Genesis 3:15. And the prophets - Isaiah 53:1-12; Isaiah 9:6-7; Daniel 9:24-27; Jeremiah 23:5-6; etc. Jesus of Nazareth ... - They spoke according to common apprehension. They spoke of him as the son of Joseph because he was commonly supposed to be. They spoke of him as dwelling at Nazareth, though they might not have been ignorant that he was born at Bethlehem. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Jesus of Nazareth - So Philip thought, not knowing he was born in Bethlehem. Nathanael was probably the same with Bartholomew, that is, the son of Tholomew. St. Matthew joins Bartholomew with Philip, Mat 10:3, and St. John places Nathanael in the midst of the apostles, immediately after Thomas, Joh 21:2, just as Bartholomew is placed, Act 1:13. John 1:46”

“1:45 Philip, a Greek name, and Nathanael, a Hebrew name, represent the mix of cultures in Galilee. Jesus’ message there addressed both audiences. When Greeks wanted to see Jesus in Jerusalem, they approached Philip (12:20-22). • Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a mountain village southwest of the Sea of Galilee.”

“Luk 24:27, Luk 24:44 Nathanael: Joh 21:2 of whom: Joh 5:45, Joh 5:46; Gen 3:15, Gen 22:18, Gen 49:10; Deu 18:18-22 and the: Isa 4:2, Isa 7:14, Isa 9:6, Isa 53:2; Mic 5:2; Zac 6:12, Zac 9:9 Jesus: Joh 18:5, Joh 18:7, Joh 19:19; Mat 2:23, Mat 21:11; Mar 14:67; Luk 2:4; Act 2:22, Act 3:6, Act 10:38; Act 22:8, Act 26:9 the son: Mat 13:55; Mar 6:3; Luk 4:22 John 1:46”