John 13:16
Truly, truly, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; nor the apostle greater than him that sent him.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
15For I have given unto you an example, that you may also do as I have done to you.
17If you know these things, happy are ye if you may do them.
Cross References
Luke 6:40The disciple is not above his teacher; but every one having been made perfect shall be as his teacher.
John 3:5Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
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 →