Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father. That is all we need.”
“I have told you these things, using words that hide the meaning. But the time will come when I will not use words like that to tell you things. I will speak to you in plain words about the Father.
I have done only what is right, so I will see your face. And seeing you, I will be fully satisfied.
He will pray and God will answer. He will worship God and shout with joy. He will again stand as right before God.
Great blessings belong to those whose thoughts are pure. They will be with God.
Yes, I have seen you in your Temple. I have seen your strength and glory.
Nathanael asked, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you when you were under the fig tree, before Philip told you about me.”