John 1:48
“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.”

What does John 1:48 mean?
John 1:48 (KJV) states, "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." This verse is a significant moment in the Gospel of John, as it reveals Jesus’s…
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In the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 48, we encounter a powerful exchange between Nathanael and Jesus: "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.” This…
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O Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, I come before You with a heart that seeks understanding, wisdom, and recognition of Your divine presence in my life. I am reminded of the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in John 1:48, "Nathanael saith unto him…
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