Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” John 1:48 NABRE John tells us the story of Nathanael, sometimes known as Bartholomew, being called as a disciple of Jesus. In many of…
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And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father.” John 6:65 NABRE Jesus speaks to those following Him about bread from heaven and that they may see the Son of man ascending to where…
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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. Matthew 11:29 NABRE Jesus has been speaking to His Father and shifts to speak to the potential disciples who have a chance to hear His words.…
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Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” John 1:49 NABRE Jesus calls several disciples, the first two were called at John the Baptist’s testimony, then Peter was brought to Jesus through Andrew. Now Jesus Himself calls Philip to “Follow me.” Philip…
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I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 NABRE Jesus speaking to His disciples a final teaching before His passion, death and resurrection promises them He will not leave them orphans. It is beautiful language, Jesus is telling them again they are His children and…
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