John 1:47

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Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.

For he is not a real Jew who is one outwardly, nor is true circumcision something outward and in the flesh.

But it is not as though the word of God had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel,

For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh,

Therefore, put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

And no lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless.

If anyone is willing to do his will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak on my own authority.