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Joh 1:50. εἶδον, I saw) The repetition confirms [the assertion]: as at ch. Joh 4:17-18.-πιστεύεις) Others read it without the interrogation, which however the succeeding sentence, as being without the particle οὖν or any other such like particle, requires, μείζω τούτων ὄψει. The same figure [the interrogation expressing surprise, rather than a query] occurs, Luk 22:52. At the same time the admiration of the Lord at the prompt faith of Nathanael is expressed; as in Mat 8:10, at the faith of the centurion; and the Lord shows by a new proof, that Nathanael is intimately known to Him, and He [thereby] confirms his faith.-μείζω, greater things) concerning which [see what is contained] in the following verse, and in ch. Joh 21:25 [There are also many other things, which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written]. [To him that hath it is given. There is a perpetual (principle of) increase (in the case) of Divine gifts, works, and testimonies: ch. Joh 5:20; Joh 5:35 (The Father showeth Him all things, that Himself doeth: and He will show Him greater works than these:-John was a burning and a shining light, etc., But I have greater witness than that of John). Ch. Joh 14:12 “He that believeth on Me, the works that I do, shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.” Avail yourself of the means which first offer themselves: if you do not so, you are wanting to yourself by delaying.-V. g.]-ὄψει, thou shah see) In this word is contained [the assurance of] Nathanael’s staying with Jesus.