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139:6.1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel], the sixth and last of the [[apostles]] to be chosen by [[the Master]] himself, was brought to [[Jesus]] by his [[friend]] [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]. He had been associated in several [[business]] [[enterprise]]s with Philip and, with him, was on the way down to see [[John the Baptist]] when they encountered [[Jesus]].

139:6.1 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel], the sixth and last of the [[apostles]] to be chosen by [[the Master]] himself, was brought to [[Jesus]] by his [[friend]] [[Philip, the Apostle|Philip]]. He had been associated in several [[business]] [[enterprise]]s with Philip and, with him, was on the way down to see [[John the Baptist]] when they encountered [[Jesus]].

139:6.2 When [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] joined the [[apostles]], he was twenty-five years old and was the next to the youngest of the [[group]]. He was the youngest of a [[family]] of seven, was unmarried, and the only [[support]] of aged and infirm [[parents]], with whom he lived at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana]; his brothers and sister were either [[married]] or deceased, and none lived there. [[Nathaniel]] and [[Judas Iscariot]] were the two best [[educated]] men among the twelve. [[Nathaniel]] had thought to become a merchant.

139:6.2 When [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] joined the [[apostles]], he was twenty-five years old and was the next to the youngest of the [[group]]. He was the youngest of a [[family]] of seven, was unmarried, and the only [[support]] of aged and infirm [[parents]], with whom he lived at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cana Cana]; his brothers and sister were either [[married]] or deceased, and none lived there. [[Nathaniel]] and [[Judas Iscariot]] were the two best [[educated]] men among the twelve. [[Nathaniel]] had thought to become a merchant.

139:6.3 [[Jesus]] did not himself give [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] a nickname, but the twelve soon began to speak of him in terms that signified [[honesty]], [[sincerity]]. He was " without guile. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1] And this was his great [[virtue]]; he was both [[honest]] and [[sincere]]. The weakness of his [[character]] was his pride; he was very proud of his [[family]], his [[city]], his [[reputation]], and his [[nation]], all of which is commendable if it is not carried too far. But [[Nathaniel]] was inclined to go to [[extreme]]s with his personal [[prejudices]]. He was disposed to prejudge [[individuals]] in accordance with his personal [[opinions]]. He was not slow to ask the question, even before he had met [[Jesus]], " Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_1] But [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] was not obstinate, even if he was [[proud]]. He was quick to reverse himself when he once looked into [[Jesus]]' face.

139:6.3 [[Jesus]] did not himself give [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] a nickname, but the twelve soon began to speak of him in terms that signified [[honesty]], [[sincerity]]. He was " without guile. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_1] And this was his great [[virtue]]; he was both [[honest]] and [[sincere]]. The weakness of his [[character]] was his pride; he was very proud of his [[family]], his [[city]], his [[reputation]], and his [[nation]], all of which is commendable if it is not carried too far. But [[Nathaniel]] was inclined to go to [[extreme]]s with his personal [[prejudices]]. He was disposed to prejudge [[individuals]] in accordance with his personal [[opinions]]. He was not slow to ask the question, even before he had met [[Jesus]], " Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_1] But [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] was not obstinate, even if he was [[proud]]. He was quick to reverse himself when he once looked into [[Jesus]]' face.

139:6.4 In many respects [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] was the odd [[genius]] of the twelve. He was the apostolic [[philosopher]] and [[dreamer]], but he was a very [[practical]] sort of dreamer. He alternated between [[seasons]] of [[profound]] [[philosophy]] and periods of rare and droll [[humor]]; when in the proper [[mood]], he was probably the best [[storyteller]] among the twelve. [[Jesus]] greatly enjoyed hearing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] [[discourse]] on things both serious and frivolous. Nathaniel [[progressively]] took [[Jesus]] and [[the kingdom]] more seriously, but never did he take himself seriously.

139:6.4 In many respects [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] was the odd [[genius]] of the twelve. He was the apostolic [[philosopher]] and [[dreamer]], but he was a very [[practical]] sort of dreamer. He alternated between [[seasons]] of [[profound]] [[philosophy]] and periods of rare and droll [[humor]]; when in the proper [[mood]], he was probably the best [[storyteller]] among the twelve. [[Jesus]] greatly enjoyed hearing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] [[discourse]] on things both serious and frivolous. Nathaniel [[progressively]] took [[Jesus]] and [[the kingdom]] more seriously, but never did he take himself seriously.

139:6.5 The [[apostles]] all [[loved]] and [[respected]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel], and he got along with them splendidly, excepting [[Judas Iscariot]]. Judas did not think [[Nathaniel]] took his apostleship sufficiently seriously and once had the temerity to go [[secretly]] to [[Jesus]] and lodge complaint against him. Said [[Jesus]]: " Judas, watch carefully your steps; do not overmagnify your office. Who of us is competent to [[judge]] his [[brother]]? It is not [[the Father]]'s will that his [[children]] should partake only of the serious things of life. Let me repeat: I have come that my brethren in the flesh may have [[joy]], gladness, and life more [[abundantly]]. Go then, Judas, and do well that which has been intrusted to you but leave [[Nathaniel]], your brother, to give account of himself to [[God]]. " And the memory of this, with that of many similar [[experiences]], long lived in the [[self]]-[[deceiving]] [[heart]] of [[Judas Iscariot]].

139:6.5 The [[apostles]] all [[loved]] and [[respected]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel], and he got along with them splendidly, excepting [[Judas Iscariot]]. Judas did not think [[Nathaniel]] took his apostleship sufficiently seriously and once had the temerity to go [[secretly]] to [[Jesus]] and lodge complaint against him. Said [[Jesus]]: " Judas, watch carefully your steps; do not overmagnify your office. Who of us is competent to [[judge]] his [[brother]]? It is not [[the Father]]'s will that his [[children]] should partake only of the serious things of life. Let me repeat: I have come that my brethren in the flesh may have [[joy]], gladness, and life more [[abundantly]]. Go then, Judas, and do well that which has been intrusted to you but leave [[Nathaniel]], your brother, to give account of himself to [[God]]. " And the memory of this, with that of many similar [[experiences]], long lived in the [[self]]-[[deceiving]] [[heart]] of [[Judas Iscariot]].

139:6.6 Many times, when [[Jesus]] was away on the [[mountain]] with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], and things were becoming tense and tangled among the [[apostles]], when even [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] was in [[doubt]] about what to say to his disconsolate brethren, [[Nathaniel]] would relieve the [[tension]] by a bit of [[philosophy]] or a flash of [[humor]]; good humor, too.

139:6.6 Many times, when [[Jesus]] was away on the [[mountain]] with [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], [[James, the Apostle|James]], and [[John, the Apostle|John]], and things were becoming tense and tangled among the [[apostles]], when even [[Andrew, the Apostle|Andrew]] was in [[doubt]] about what to say to his disconsolate brethren, [[Nathaniel]] would relieve the [[tension]] by a bit of [[philosophy]] or a flash of [[humor]]; good humor, too.

139:6.7 [[Nathaniel]]'s duty was to look after the [[families]] of the twelve. He was often absent from the apostolic [[councils]], for when he heard that sickness or anything out of the ordinary had happened to one of his charges, he lost no time in getting to that [[home]]. The twelve rested [[securely]] in the [[knowledge]] that their [[families]]' welfare was safe in the hands of [[Nathaniel]].

139:6.7 [[Nathaniel]]'s duty was to look after the [[families]] of the twelve. He was often absent from the apostolic [[councils]], for when he heard that sickness or anything out of the ordinary had happened to one of his charges, he lost no time in getting to that [[home]]. The twelve rested [[securely]] in the [[knowledge]] that their [[families]]' welfare was safe in the hands of [[Nathaniel]].

139:6.8 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] most [[revered]] [[Jesus]] for his tolerance. He never grew weary of [[contemplating]] the broadmindedness and [[generous]] [[sympathy]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

139:6.8 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] most [[revered]] [[Jesus]] for his tolerance. He never grew weary of [[contemplating]] the broadmindedness and [[generous]] [[sympathy]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man].

139:6.9 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel]'s [[father]] (''Bartholomew'') died shortly after [[Pentecost]], after which this [[apostle]] went into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India] proclaiming the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]] and [[baptizing]] believers. His brethren never knew what became of their onetime [[philosopher]], [[poet]], and humorist. But he also was a great man in [[the kingdom]] and did much to spread his Master's teachings, even though he did not [[participate]] in the [[organization]] of the subsequent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity Christian church]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] died in India.

139:6.9 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel]'s [[father]] (''Bartholomew'') died shortly after [[Pentecost]], after which this [[apostle]] went into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia Mesopotamia] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India] proclaiming the glad tidings of [[the kingdom]] and [[baptizing]] believers. His brethren never knew what became of their onetime [[philosopher]], [[poet]], and humorist. But he also was a great man in [[the kingdom]] and did much to spread his Master's teachings, even though he did not [[participate]] in the [[organization]] of the subsequent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity Christian church]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_the_Apostle Nathaniel] died in India.

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