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.

Cross-references

John 1:42 Parallel

In John 1:42, Jesus sees Simon and gives him a new name — same pattern of supernatural knowledge as with Nathanael under the fig tree.

John 2:25 Parallel

John 2:25 says Jesus knew what was in man, reinforcing the same supernatural knowledge shown when he saw Nathanael under the fig tree.

John 4:16 Parallel

In John 4:16, Jesus reveals the Samaritan woman's marital history — another demonstration of divine insight into personal details, like seeing Nathanael.

John 4:19 Parallel

In John 4:19, the woman calls Jesus a prophet after He reveals her past — similar recognition of Jesus' supernatural knowledge, as Nathanael later confesses Him.

Psalm 139:1-2 declares God's omniscience — Jesus' knowledge of Nathanael's location under the fig tree reflects that divine insight.

Psalm 139:2 Allusion

Psalm 139:2 affirms God knows when we sit or rise — Jesus shows this divine knowledge by knowing Nathanael under the fig tree.

1 Corinthians 14:25 describes secrets disclosed leading to worship — Nathanael's hidden location was revealed, prompting his confession.

Job 31:4 Parallel

Job 31:4 asks 'Does not he see my ways?' — Jesus saw Nathanael's exact spot, affirming God's all-seeing nature.

Luke 19:5 Parallel

In Luke 19:5, Jesus sees Zacchaeus in a tree and calls him — similar to seeing Nathanael under the fig tree, highlighting Jesus' personal knowledge of individuals.

Isaiah 65:24 says God answers before we call — Jesus knew Nathanael before Philip called him, demonstrating foreknowledge.

Matthew 6:6 Parallel

Matthew 6:6 promises the Father sees in secret — Jesus saw Nathanael in a private spot, showing he shares that divine sight.

1 Corinthians 4:5 says the Lord will bring hidden things to light — Jesus already reveals what Nathanael did in secret.

Revelation 2:18 depicts the Son of God with eyes like fire — Jesus' penetrating sight saw Nathanael under the fig tree.