John 1:48

Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?"Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you."

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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

47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!"

49Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!"

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day.

Isaiah 65:24It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

John 2:25and because he did not need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

1 Corinthians 14:25And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

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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