How the theme develops
- Jesus knows Nathanael and the human heart.
- He reveals hidden truth without discarding people.
- Shepherd-knowing reflects Father-Son communion.
- Eternal life is knowing the Father through the sent Son.
Key passages
- John 1:18,48
- John 4:16-19
- John 8:19,55
- John 10:14-15
- John 17:3
What it reveals about Jesus
Jesus uniquely knows and exegetes the Father.
Old Testament background
Exodus 33:12-17; Jeremiah 31:34