Joh 1:48 | MHM | STEP | v. 48 : Nathanael asked Jesus, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you” (John 1:48 ). Nathanael was surprised that Jesus knew about him. Jesus explained that he had seen Nathanael even before Philip spoke to him. This showed that Jesus had supernatural knowledge and understanding.

‏ John 1:48

v. 48: Nathanael asked Jesus, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you” (John 1:48 ^a). Nathanael was surprised that Jesus knew about him. Jesus explained that he had seen Nathanael even before Philip spoke to him. This showed that Jesus had supernatural knowledge and understanding.