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A Display of Divine Knowledge
Commentators agree that Jesus seeing Nathanael was not mere physical observation but an act of divine omniscience. Jesus knew Nathanael's location and, more importantly, the state of his heart during a private moment. This supernatural knowledge served as powerful proof to Nathanael that Jesus was more than just a man, leading to his confession of faith.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:48
18th Century
Theologian
From where do you know me? – Nathanael was not yet acquainted with the divinity of Christ and supposed that Jesus was a stranger to him. H…
AT Robertson
On John 1:48
Whence knowest thou me? (Ποθεν με γινωσκεισ; ). Nathanael is astonished at this tribute, at any knowledge about himself by Jesus. …
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:48
19th Century
Bishop
The natural explanation of the verse seems to be that Nathanael was at his own house when Philip called him to hear the good news of the Messiah. T…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:48
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
What was he doing …
John Calvin
On John 1:48
16th Century
Theologian
From where do you know? Though Christ did not intend to flatter him, yet he wished to be heard by him, to draw forth a new question by the…
John Gill
On John 1:48
17th Century
Pastor
Nathanael says to him, from where do you know me ? &c.] This he said as one surprised, that he, who was a stranger to him…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:43–51
17th Century
Minister
See the nature of true Christianity: it is following Jesus, devoting ourselves to Him, and walking in His steps. Observe the objection Nathanael ma…