John 13:16
Truly, truly, I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither one who is sent greater than he who sent him.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
15For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
17If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
Cross References
Luke 6:40A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
John 3:5Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he cannot 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 →