John 1:47

John 1:47 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and *said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

47Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Here is an Israelite indeed [a true descendant of Jacob], in whom there is no guile nor deceit nor duplicity!”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

47Iesus sawe Nathanael comming to him, and saide of him, Beholde in deede an Israelite, in whom is no guile.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

47Jesus saw Nathanael approaching. Here is what Jesus said about him. “He is a true Israelite. Nothing about him is false.”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

47Jesus saw Nathanael, who was coming towards him. Jesus said, ‘Here is a completely honest man. That is what a person from Israel should really be like.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and He says concerning him, “Behold, truly an Israelite, in whom is no guile”;

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