John 13:16
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Verily, verily, I say unto you,.... This is a strong way of asseveration, and is used when anything of moment and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 13:16-17
The servant is not ... - This was universally true, and this they were to remember always, that they were to manifest…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The servant is not greater than his lord - Christ has ennobled the acts of humility by practising them himself. The true…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 13:1-17
It has generally been taken for granted by commentators that Christ's washing his disciples' feet, and the discourse…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The servant is not greater than his lord This saying occurs four times in the Gospels, each time in a different…
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