John 13:16
In most solemn truth I tell you that a servant is not superior to his master, nor is a messenger superior to him who sent him.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
15For I have set you an example in order that you may do what I have done to you.
17If you know all this, blessed are you if you act accordingly.
Cross References
Luke 6:40There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher.
John 3:5"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "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 →