John 1:48
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:48 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:48 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:48 — KJV
“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.”
— John 1:48 (KJV)
John 1:48 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 1:48
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.”
Shares key themes with John 1:48: jesus, answered, under
“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?”
Shares key themes with John 1:48: saith, whence, jesus
“In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall ye call every man his neighbour under the vine and under the fig tree.”
Shares key themes with John 1:48: saith, under, fig
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.”
Shares key themes with John 1:48: jesus, answered, fig
“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.”
Shares key themes with John 1:48: nathanael, saith, jesus
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