John 1:48
Nathaniel said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”
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47Jesus saw Nathaniel coming to him and said about him, “See, a true Israelite, in whom is no deceit!”
49Nathaniel replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Cross References
Genesis 32:24Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
Isaiah 65:24Before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. 1
John 2:25because he did not need anyone to testify to him about man, for he knew what was in man.
1 Corinthians 14:25The secrets of his heart would be revealed. As a result, he would fall on his face and worship God. He would declare that God is really 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 →