John 13:16
Amen, amen, I say to you, the servant is not greater than his Lord, and the apostle is not greater than he who sent him.
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In Context
15For I have given you an example, so that just as I have done for you, so also should you do.
17If you understand this, you shall be blessed if you will do it.
Cross References
Luke 6:40The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher.
John 3:5Jesus responded: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one has been reborn by water and the Holy Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew Henry on John 13:2-18
Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet; Necessity of Obedience. 1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; 3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; 4 He riseth from… Read the whole commentary →