Joh 1:44. Βηθσαϊδά, Bethsaida) This seems to be mentioned for this reason, because Nathanael’s native country was neighbouring, Joh 1:45,[41] ch. Joh 21:2, “Nathanael of Cana in Galilee.”[42]
[41] So Philip of Bethsaida the mere readily findeth Nathanael of Cana, which was near Bethsaida.-E. and T.
[42] Ἀνδρέον καὶ Πέτρου, Andrew and Peter) Andrew may have been the elder brother. He did not take ill the great honour dune to Peter; however he was the next after him.-V. G.