v. 46 — Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?
Commentary on the Gospel according to John · St Cyril of Alexandria
Nathanael readily agrees that something great and most fair is that which is expected to appear out of Nazareth . It is, I suppose, perfectly clear, that not only did he take Nazareth as a pledge of that which he sought, but bringing together knowledge from the law and Prophets, as one fond of learning he gained swift understanding.
CyrJn 2.46.1
Sight will suffice for faith, says he, and having only conversed with. Him you will confess more readily, and will unhesitatingly say that He is indeed the Expected One. But we must believe that there was a Divine and Ineffable grace, flowing forth with the words of the Saviour, and alluring the souls of the hearers. For so it is written, that all wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His Mouth. For as His word is mighty in power, so too is it efficacious to persuade.
CyrJn 2.46.3