But Nathanael was prejudiced against the Nazarene. Through the influence of false teaching, unbelief arose in his heart, and he asked: “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Philip did not try to combat his prejudice and unbelief. He said: “Come and see.” This was wise; for as soon as Nathanael saw Jesus, he was convinced that Philip was right. His unbelief was swept away, and faith, firm, strong, and abiding, took possession of his soul. Jesus commended the trusting faith of Nathanael. {6T 37.4}

Men Natanael var forudindtaget imod nazaræerne. Fordi han var påvirket af falsk lære, opstod der vantro i hans hjerte og han spurgte: »Kan noget godt være fra Nazaret?« Fillip prøvede ikke at bekæmpe hans fordomme og vantro. Han sagde: »Kom og se!« Dette var klogt; for lige så snart Natanael så Jesus, blev han overbevist om at Filip havde ret. Hans vantro blev fejet (38) bort og tro, en fast, stærk og varig tro, tog hans sjæl i besiddelse. Jesus roste Natanaels tillidsfulde tro.