John 13:16

Omein, omein, I say to you, an eved is not greater than his Adon, nor is a shliach (one sent) greater than his Meshalle'ach (Sender).

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

In Context

15For I gave you a mofet that as I did to you, you may do also.

17If you have da'as of these things, happy are you, if you put them into practice.

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Cross References

Luke 6:40A talmid is not above his moreh. But everyone, having been fully trained, will be like his moreh (teacher).

John 3:5In reply, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said, Omein, omein, I say to you: unless someone is born of mayim + 3:5 Ps 36:9 [10] and Ruach Hakodesh, + 3:5 Ezek 36:25-27; 37:14 he is not able to enter into the Malchut Hashem. + 3:5 Lk 17:21

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 →

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