John 1:48

“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”

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In The King James Version

Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

In Context

47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”

49“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

Isaiah 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

John 2:25He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

1 Corinthians 14:25and so the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Matthew Henry on John 1:44-51

The Call of Philip and Nathanael. 43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. 46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him,… Read the whole commentary →

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