© “that this is the Son of God” This same title is used by Nathanael in John 1:49. It is also used by Satan in Matt. 4:3. There is an interesting Greek manuscript variant found in MSS P5 and m* which has “the Chosen One of God” instead of “the Son of God.” The phrase “Son of God” is common in John. But, if one follows the rational tenets of textual criticism, then the most awkward and unusual wording is probably original then there is at least a possibility of the alternate translation even though
Page 19