John 13:19
From this time forward, I give you knowledge of things before they come about, so that when they come about you may have belief that I am he.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 41:23Give us word of what will be after this, so that we may be certain that you are gods: yes, do good or do evil, so that we may all see it and be surprised.
Isaiah 48:5For this reason I made it clear to you in the past, before it came I gave you word of it: for fear that you might say, My god did these things, and my pictured and metal images made them come about.
Matthew 11:3To say to him, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?
Luke 21:13And it will be turned to a witness for you.
John 8:23And he said to them, You are of the earth; I am from heaven: you are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 14:29And now I have given you word of it before it comes, so that, when it comes, you may have faith.
Matthew Henry on John 13:19-31
The Treachery of Judas Foretold; The Anxiety of the Disciples. 18 I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and… Read the whole commentary →