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John 13:16

In solemn truth I tell you that a slave is not greater than his master, neither is a messenger greater than the one who sends him.

Montgomery New Testament

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 have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.

17If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.

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Cross References

Luke 6:40"There is no disciple who is above his master; But every one when he is completely trained will be like his master.

John 3:5"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter 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 →

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