John 1:50

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Jesus answered, 'Do you believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.'

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Other Translations

  • claude3.7

    Answered Jesus and said to him, Because I said to you, I saw you underneath the fig tree, do you believe? greater than these you shall see.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Jesus answered and said to him, Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Jesus{G2424} answered{G611} and{G2532} said{G2036} unto him,{G846} Because{G3754} I said{G2036} unto thee,{G4671} I saw{G1492} thee{G4571} underneath{G5270} the fig tree,{G4808} believest thou?{G4100} thou shalt see{G3700} greater things than{G3173} these.{G5130}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)} and{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto him{G846}, Because{G3754} I said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto thee{G4671}, I saw{G1492}{(G5627)} thee{G4571} under{G5270} the fig tree{G4808}, believest thou{G4100}{(G5719)}? thou shalt see{G3700}{(G5695)} greater things{G3187} than these{G5130}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Iesus answered and sayd vnto him: Because I sayde vnto the I sawe the vnder the fygge tree thou belevest. Thou shalt se greater thinges then these.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Iesus answered, & sayde vnto him: Because I sayde vnto the, that I sawe the vnder the fygge tre, thou beleuest: thou shalt se yet greater thinges the these.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Iesus answered, and sayde vnto him, Because I sayde vnto thee, I sawe thee vnder the figtree, beleeuest thou? thou shalt see greater things then these.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Iesus aunswered, & sayde vnto hym: Because I sayde vnto thee, I saw thee vnder the fygge tree, thou beleuest: Thou shalt see greater thynges then these.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Jesus answered him, "Because I told you, 'I saw you underneath the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these!"

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Jesus answered and said to him, `Because I said to thee, I saw thee under the fig-tree, thou dost believe; greater things than these thou shalt see;'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee underneath the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee underneath the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    In answer Jesus said to him, You have faith because I said to you, I saw you under the fig-tree. You will see greater things than these.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Jesus answered him, "Because I told you, 'I saw you underneath the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these!"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Jesus said to him,“Because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You will see greater things than these.”

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 1:45 : 45 Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what the Lord has spoken to her.
  • John 11:40 : 40 Jesus said to her, 'Didn't I tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'
  • John 20:29 : 29 Jesus said to him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'
  • Luke 7:9 : 9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at him. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, 'I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.'
  • Matt 25:29 : 29 For to everyone who has, more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away from them.
  • Matt 13:12 : 12 For whoever has, more will be given to them, and they will have abundance. But whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken away from them.

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    49 Nathanael responded, 'Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel!'

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    9 Nicodemus answered and said to Him, 'How can these things happen?

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    13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. But when he came to it, he found nothing except leaves, because it was not the season for figs.

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