Joh 1:51 | TNotes | STEP | 1:51 I tell you the truth (Greek amēn amēn ): Jesus often used this expression to emphasize what he was about to say. In John’s Gospel, the Greek word amēn is always doubled. • you will all see heaven open: Jesus made the comparison with Jacob explicit (see study note on 1:47; see Gen 28:10-22 ). Like Jacob, Nathanael would see God at work. Jesus himself is the new Bethel (“house of God,” Gen 28:19 ), the place where God lives. • Son of Man: See study note on John 9:35; see also Dan 7:13-14 ; Mark 8:31 . • John the apostle used several names for Jesus (Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah). Knowing Jesus’ true identity is necessary to fully understanding and following him.

bGen 28:10-22►

cGen 28:19►

dDan 7:13-14►

eMark 8:31►

‏ John 1:51

1:51 ^a I tell you the truth (Greek amēn amēn): Jesus often used this expression to emphasize what he was about to say. In John’s Gospel, the Greek word amēn is always doubled.

• you will all see heaven open: Jesus made the comparison with Jacob explicit (see study note on 1:47; see Gen 28:10-22 ^b). Like Jacob, Nathanael would see God at work. Jesus himself is the new Bethel (“house of God,” Gen 28:19 ^c), the place where God lives.

• Son of Man: See study note on John 9:35; see also Dan 7:13-14 ^d; Mark 8:31 ^e.

• John the apostle used several names for Jesus (Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah). Knowing Jesus’ true identity is necessary to fully understanding and following him.