1st century AD · disciple of Jesus around AD 28-30
Nathanael Bible quiz
Start with these 3 free questions on Nathanael. Tap an answer to check it: each one is explained with the verse it comes from. The full quiz (12 questions, up to the details most readers miss) is in Bible Academy.
Easy questions
1. Who brought Nathanael to Jesus?
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Answer: Philip. “Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him… Jesus of Nazareth.” When Nathanael doubted, Philip simply said, “Come and see.” John 1:45–46
2. According to John, what town was Nathanael from?
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Answer: Cana. John calls him “Nathanael of Cana in Galilee.” Nazareth is the town he doubted; Bethsaida was Philip’s. John 21:2
3. Under what kind of tree had Jesus seen Nathanael?
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Answer: A fig tree. Jesus said, “Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.” Those words floored Nathanael. John 1:48