John 13:16
Truly, truly do I say to you, A servant is not greater than his lord, nor one who is sent greater than he that sent him.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
15For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Cross References
Luke 6:40A disciple is not above his teacher; but every one when fully instructed will be as his teacher.
John 3:5Jesus answered, Truly, truly do I say to thee, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.
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 →