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Bartholomew[a] was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Most scholars today identify Bartholomew as Nathanael, [6] who appears in the Gospel of John (1:45–51; cf. 21:2). [7][8][9]
Nathanael in the Bible was one of the original 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. He is also believed to have been the disciple Bartholomew. Nathanael is often remembered for his encounter with Jesus, where Jesus described him as "a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit."
Nathanael, also referred to as Bartholomew in the gospels, was one of Jesus’ original twelve disciples. Though not much is known about Nathanael’s background or personality, the apostle is revealed in the gospels to be an honest, insightful, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ and student of the Old Testament.
Nathanael, [Note 1] also known as Nathaniel[Note 2] of Cana was a disciple of Jesus, mentioned only in chapters 1 and 21 of the Gospel of John. He is typically viewed as the same person as Bartholomew. [1] In the Gospel of John, Nathanael is introduced as a friend of Philip, from Bethsaida (1:43-44). [2] .
Nathanael was from Cana in Galilee (John 21:2) and was brought to Jesus by his friend, Philip, who also became one of Jesus’ disciples. Nathanael was one of the first to express belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God (John 1:49).
He was introduced to Jesus Christ through Saint Philip and is also known as "Nathaniel of Cana in Galilee," notably in John's Gospel. Saint Bartholomew is credited with many miracles related to...
Nathanael was skeptical of Jesus because he came from Nazareth, famously saying, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” (John 1:46). But after Jesus demonstrates his divinity, Nathanael proclaims, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel” (John 1:49).
As an apostle, Nathanael would see the life and ministry of Jesus, Jesus' death and resurrection, and Jesus' ascension. Nathanael's death is not recorded in the Bible, but church history supports that he was a martyr.
Nathanael (Bartholomew) saw the attributes of divine omniscience and the ability to discern hearts in the Man who stood before him. Nathanael’s familiarity with Old Testament prophecies caused him to recognize Jesus for who He was, the promised Messiah, Son of God and King of Israel (verse 49).
NATHANAEL nə thăn’ ĭ əl (Ναθαναήλ, G3720). A disciple of Jesus, according to John 1:45-51; 21:2. His home was in Cana of Galilee (21:2) and he heard of Jesus from Philip, of neighboring Beth-saida (1:45).