Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” New Living Translation “How do you know about me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.” English Standard Version 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.” Berean Standard Bible “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” Berean Literal Bible Nathanael says to Him, "From where do You know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip calling you, you being under the fig tree, I saw you." King James Bible 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. New King James Version Nathanael 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.” New American Standard Bible Nathanael 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.” NASB 1995 Nathanael 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.” NASB 1977 Nathanael 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.” Legacy Standard Bible Nathanael said to Him, “From where do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Amplified Bible Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do You know [these things about] me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you.” Christian Standard Bible “How do you know me? ” Nathanael asked. “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you,” Jesus answered. Holman Christian Standard Bible How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you,” Jesus answered.” American Standard Version Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Contemporary English Version "How do you know me?" Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, "Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree." English Revised Version Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nathanael asked Jesus, "How do you know anything about me?" Jesus answered him, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Good News Translation Nathanael asked him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you when you were under the fig tree before Philip called you." International Standard Version Nathaniel asked him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Majority Standard Bible “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” NET Bible Nathanael asked him, "How do you know me?" Jesus replied, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." New Heart English Bible 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." Webster's Bible Translation Nathanael saith to him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him, Before Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee. Weymouth New Testament "How do you know me?" Nathanael asked. "Before Philip called you," said Jesus, "when you were under the fig-tree I saw you." World English Bible 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNathanael says to Him, “From where do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip’s calling you, being under the fig tree, I saw you.” Berean Literal Bible Nathanael says to Him, "From where do You know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip calling you, you being under the fig tree, I saw you." Young's Literal Translation Nathanael saith to him, 'Whence me dost thou know?' Jesus answered and said to him, 'Before Philip's calling thee -- thou being under the fig-tree -- I saw thee.' Smith's Literal Translation Nathanael says to him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him, Before Philip called thee, being under the fig tree, I saw thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNathanael saith to him: Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered, and said to him: Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Nathanael said to him, “From where do you know me?” Jesus responded and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” New American Bible Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” New Revised Standard Version Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNathanael said to him, Whence do you know me? Jesus said to him. Even before Philip called you, while you were under the fig tree, I saw you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Nathaniel said to him: “From where do you know me?” Yeshua said to him: “Before Phillipus called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus saw Nathaniel coming to him, and said of him: Be hold, an Israelite in truth, in whom there is no guile. Godbey New Testament Nathanael says to Him, Whence do you know me? Jesus responded and said to him, Haweis New Testament Nathaniel saith unto him, From whence canst thou know me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig-tree, I saw thee. Mace New Testament said Nathanael to him, before Philip called you, replied Jesus, I saw you under the fig-tree. Weymouth New Testament "How do you know me?" Nathanael asked. "Before Philip called you," said Jesus, "when you were under the fig-tree I saw you." Worrell New Testament Nathanael says to Him, "Whence knowest Thou me?" Jesus answered, and said to him, Worsley New Testament Nathaniel saith unto Him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael…47When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.” 48“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” 49“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”… Cross References Psalm 139:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Genesis 28:12-13 And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. / And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” 2 Kings 6:12 But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” Isaiah 11:3 And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, Zechariah 3:8-9 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch. / See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day. Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? Matthew 12:25 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. Matthew 26:34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” Luke 6:8 But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. Luke 19:5 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. John 4:17-19 “I have no husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said to her, “You are correct to say that you have no husband. / In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.” / “Sir,” the woman said, “I see that You are a prophet. John 6:64 However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.) Treasury of Scripture Nathanael said to him, From where know you me? Jesus answered and said to him, Before that Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you. when. John 2:25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. Genesis 32:24-30 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… Psalm 139:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me… Jump to Previous Fig Fig-Tree Jesus Nathanael Nathan'a-El Philip Philip's Talking Tree Wast WhenceJump to Next Fig Fig-Tree Jesus Nathanael Nathan'a-El Philip Philip's Talking Tree Wast WhenceJohn 1 1. The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.15. The testimony of John. 39. The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael How do you know me? This question posed by Nathanael reveals a sense of wonder and curiosity. The Greek word for "know" here is "γινώσκω" (ginōskō), which implies a deep, intimate understanding rather than mere acquaintance. Nathanael is astonished that Jesus possesses such insight into his life, suggesting that Jesus' knowledge transcends ordinary human perception. This moment foreshadows the divine omniscience of Christ, a theme that is recurrent throughout the Gospel of John. Nathanael asked Jesus replied Before Philip called you I saw you under the fig tree Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “HowΠόθεν (Pothen) Adverb Strong's 4159: From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause. do You know γινώσκεις (ginōskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. me?” με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Nathanael Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaēl) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3482: Of Hebrew origin; Nathanael, an Israelite and Christian. asked. Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “Before Πρὸ (Pro) Preposition Strong's 4253: A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. Philip Φίλιππον (Philippon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. called φωνῆσαι (phōnēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 5455: From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. you, σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. I saw εἶδόν (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fig tree.” συκῆν (sykēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4808: A fig-tree. From sukon; a fig-tree. Links John 1:48 NIVJohn 1:48 NLT John 1:48 ESV John 1:48 NASB John 1:48 KJV John 1:48 BibleApps.com John 1:48 Biblia Paralela John 1:48 Chinese Bible John 1:48 French Bible John 1:48 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 1:48 Nathanael said to him How do you (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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