John 13:16
Verily, verily, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his lord, nor one that is sent[13:16] greater than he who sent him.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
15For I gave you an example, that as I did to you, ye also should do.
17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Cross References
Luke 6:40A disciple is not above the teacher; but every one shall be perfected as his teacher.
John 3:5Jesus answered: Verily, verily, I say to thee, except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he can not 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 →