John 1:51 Commentary and Bible Study

You might think with was a great confession. Yes, but Christ gently corrects it. Nathaniel needs to understand some doctrine at once. Christ is the Son of God, yes, but there is no reconciliation in that alone. The supreme purpose of the Son of God was to take human nature and as the Son of Man to live a perfect life for us and bear away our sin. Son of God, yes, but Son of Man also.Verily, verily’ or if you like, I assure you very definitely and solemnly. Amen and amen. A most important and memorable thing is about to be said, and Christ now switches from the singular to the plural, because this very significant statement is addressed to all the disciples. It was a mysterious statement and would have given them much food for thought and discussion, and as time went on, they would see that it was no exaggeration but a true description of the blessing that awaited them. They saw wonderful things on earth. Most of them were martyred: Nathaniel is said to have suffered crucifixion. Finally, they went to glory, and they saw the greatest imaginable things.