John 1:48

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Nathanael{G3482} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Whence{G4159} knowest thou{G1097}{(G5719)} me{G3165}? Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)} and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Before{G4253} that Philip{G5376} called{G5455}{(G5658)} thee{G4571}, when thou wast{G5607}{(G5752)} under{G5259} the fig tree{G4808}, I saw{G1492}{(G5627)} thee{G4571}.
KJV with Strongs
(48) Nathanael said to Him, "How do you know me?" Yeshua answered and said to him, "Before Philip called you, you were under the fig-tree, I saw you."
The F.O.G
Surprised, Nathanael asked, "How do You know what kind of person I am?" Jesus replied, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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