John 1:51

“But with respect to this opening of the heavens, the Saviour, foretelling to His disciples that it would happen, and that they would see it, says, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye shall see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”” — editor's note: Cf. John i. 51.

“The patriarch Jacob had placed a stone at his head: sleeping with that stone at his head, he saw heaven opened, and a ladder from heaven to earth, and Angels ascending and descending; after this vision he awaked, anointed the stone, and departed.” — editor's note: [With which he subjoins a reference to John i. 51.—C.]

“Thence is that which the Lord saith, “Verily, Verily.”” — editor's note: John i. 51.

“And He said, “Ye shall see heaven open, and the Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”” — editor's note: John i. 51.

“For I say unto you, Ye shall see Heaven open, and the Angels of God ascending and descending unto the Son of Man.”” — editor's note: John i. 50, 51.

“And the Saviour Himself is understood to bring this latter to remembrance in the gospel, when He says of Nathanael, “Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!” because Israel who saw this vision is no other than Jacob.” — editor's note: John i. 47, 51.

“Is it not He that saith, “Ye shall see the heavens opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man”?” — editor's note: Chap. i. 51.

“Ver.” — the author cites it

“Yet not even him did Jesus entirely pass by, for to him He saith, “Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” ( c. i. 51.)” — the author cites it

Nathanael, in difficulty as to Christ coming out of Nazareth, shewed the care with which he had read the Scriptures: his not rejecting the tidings when brought him, shewed his strong desire for Christ’s coming. He…

What meaneth this, In whom is no guile? Had he no sin? Was no physician necessary for him? Far from it. No one was ever born, of a temper not to need the Physician. It is guile, when we say one thing, and think…

Nathanael however, notwithstanding this praise, does not acquiesce immediately, but waits for further evidence, and asks, Whence knowest Thou me?

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Has this fig tree any meaning? We read of one fig tree which was cursed, because it had only leaves, and no fruit. Again, at the creation, Adam and Eve, after sinning, made themselves aprons of fig leaves. Fig leaves…

When thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee; i. e. when thou wast yet under the shade of the law, I chose thee.

Nathanael remembered that he had been under the fig tree, where Christ was not present corporeally, but only by His spiritual knowledge. Hence, knowing that he had been alone, he recognised our Lord’s Divinity.

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Many when they read this passage, are perplexed at finding that, whereas Peter was pronounced blessed for having, after our Lord’s miracles and teaching, confessed Him to be the Son of God, Nathanael, who makes the…

Let us recollect the Old Testament account. Jacob saw in a dream a ladder reaching from earth to heaven; the Lord resting upon it, and the angels ascending and descending upon it. Lastly, Jacob himself understanding…

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Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 73.

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 73.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 1:47–51 (5) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

Cited together in Against Celsus I.48.

John 1:51 takes up the words of Genesis 28:12 (8 words in common).