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John 13

BSB·38 verses ·New Testament
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1It was now just beforeΠρὸPro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Passoverπάσχαpascha — Passover; the annual Jewish feast commemorating deliverance from EgyptG3957 — Full Word Study → Feastἑορτῆςheortēs — Religious festival or celebrationG1859 — Full Word Study →, and Jesus knewεἰδὼςeidōs — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → hourὥραhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → had comeἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → leaveμεταβῇmetabē — to depart, go away, pass overG3327 — Full Word Study → thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → and return to theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. Having lovedἀγαπήσαςagapēsas — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → His ownἰδίουςidious — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → who were inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →, He lovedἠγάπησενēgapēsen — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the very end. 2The evening mealδείπνουdeipnou — Main meal, feast, or supperG1173 — Full Word Study → was underwayγινομένουginomenou — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, and the devilδιαβόλουdiabolou — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → had already putβεβληκότοςbeblēkotos — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίανkardian — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → of JudasἸούδαςIoudas — The Lord is my praiseG2455 — Full Word Study →, the son of Simon IscariotἸσκαριώτουIskariōtou — Man of KeriothG2469 — Full Word Study →, toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → betrayπαραδοῖparadoi — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → Jesus. 3Jesus knew thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → had deliveredἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → His handsχεῖραςcheiras — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He had comeἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → was returningὑπάγειhypagei — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 4So He got up fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → supperδείπνουdeipnou — Main meal, feast, or supperG1173 — Full Word Study →, laid asideτίθησινtithēsin — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → His outer garmentsἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wrappedδιέζωσενdiezōsen — to gird about, wrap around, bind tightlyG1241 — Full Word Study → a towelλέντιονlention — A cloth towel or linen cloth used for drying or wrappingG3012 — Full Word Study → around His waist. 5After thatεἶταeita — then, next, afterwards, subsequentlyG1534 — Full Word Study →, He pouredβάλλειballei — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → waterὕδωρhydōr — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a basinνιπτῆραniptēra — A basin or bowl for washingG3537 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → beganἤρξατοērxato — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to washνίπτεινniptein — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciples’μαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → dry them with theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → towelλεντίῳlentiō — A cloth towel or linen cloth used for drying or wrappingG3012 — Full Word Study → thathō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → around Himδιεζωσμένοςdiezōsmenos — to gird about, wrap around, bind tightlyG1241 — Full Word Study →. 6He cameἜρχεταιErchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → SimonΣίμωναSimōna — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτρονPetron — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, who askedλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, are You going to washνίπτειςnipteis — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →?” 7JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → repliedἈπεκρίθηApekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “Youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → do not realizeοἶδαςoidas — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → nowἄρτιarti — now, at this present momentG737 — Full Word Study → whatHo — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am doingποιῶpoiō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → laterταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → you will understandγνώσῃgnōsē — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →.” 8NeverΟὐOu — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → shall You washνίψῃςnipsēs — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →!” PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → toldΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἈπεκρίθηApekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “UnlessἘὰνEan — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → I washνίψωnipsō — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, you haveἔχειςecheis — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → partμέροςmeros — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.” 9“Then, Lord,” SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → repliedΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → my handsχεῖραςcheiras — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → my headκεφαλήνkephalēn — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → as wellκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →!” 10JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → toldΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “WhoeverHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → has already bathedλελουμένοςleloumenos — to wash, cleanseG3068 — Full Word Study → needsχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → onlyεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → to washνίψασθαιnipsasthai — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → his feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →, and he will be completelyὅλοςholos — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → cleanκαθαρὸςkatharos — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → cleanκαθαροίkatharoi — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study →, thoughἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → notοὐχὶouchi — A strong emphatic negation; 'not!' or 'no!'G3780 — Full Word Study → all of you.” 11Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → He knewᾔδειēdei — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whoτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → would betrayπαραδιδόνταparadidonta — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. That is whyδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → He saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “NotΟὐχὶOuchi — A strong emphatic negation; 'not!' or 'no!'G3780 — Full Word Study → allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → are cleanκαθαροίkatharoi — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study →.” 12When Jesus had washedἔνιψενenipsen — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → put onἔλαβενelaben — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → outer garmentsἱμάτιαhimatia — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study →, He reclined with themἀνέπεσενanepesen — To recline at table; to sit downG377 — Full Word Study → againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study → and asked, “Do you knowΓινώσκετεGinōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → I have doneπεποίηκαpepoiēka — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → for youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →? 13Youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → callφωνεῖτέphōneite — to call out; to summon; to cryG5455 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → TeacherΔιδάσκαλοςDidaskalos — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → rightlyκαλῶςkalōs — well, rightly, properlyG2573 — Full Word Study → so, becauseγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I amεἰμὶeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →. 14Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, your LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → TeacherΔιδάσκαλοςDidaskalos — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →, have washedἔνιψαenipsa — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → shouldὀφείλετεopheilete — to owe; to be obligated or indebtedG3784 — Full Word Study → washνίπτεινniptein — to wash hands or feetG3538 — Full Word Study → one another’sἀλλήλωνallēlōn — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → feetπόδαςpodas — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study →. 15I have setἔδωκαedōka — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → an exampleὑπόδειγμαhypodeigma — example, pattern, or model to followG5262 — Full Word Study → so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → should doποιῆτεpoiēte — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → have doneἐποίησαepoiēsa — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → for youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 16Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greater thanμείζωνmeizōn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → masterκυρίουkyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, nor is a messengerἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → greater thanμείζωνmeizōn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → the one who sentπέμψαντοςpempsantos — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 17Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you knowοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, you will beἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → blessedμακάριοίmakarioi — Blessed; happy; favored by GodG3107 — Full Word Study → ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → you doποιῆτεpoiēte — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → themαὐτάauta — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 18I am not speakingλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →; Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → knowοἶδαoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whomτίναςtinas — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → I have chosenἐξελεξάμηνexelexamēn — to choose or select outG1586 — Full Word Study →. Butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → this is toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → fulfillπληρωθῇplērōthē — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Scriptureγραφὴgraphē — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study →: ‘The one whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sharesτρώγωνtrōgōn — to chew or munch; to eatG5176 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → breadἄρτονarton — bread; loaf of breadG740 — Full Word Study → has lifted upἐπῆρενepēren — to lift up, raise, or exaltG1869 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heelπτέρνανpternan — The heel of the footG4418 — Full Word Study → againstἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.’ 19I am tellingλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → nowἄρτιarti — now, at this present momentG737 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → it happensγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → it comes to passγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, you will believeπιστεύσητε*pisteusēte — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Iἐγώegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am He. 20Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesλαμβάνωνlambanōn — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → the oneτιναtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → I sendπέμψωpempsō — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → receivesλαμβάνειlambanei — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receivesλαμβάνωνlambanōn — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → Meἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → receivesλαμβάνειlambanei — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → the One who sentπέμψαντάpempsanta — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.” 21After Jesus had saidεἰπὼνeipōn — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → this, He became troubledἐταράχθηetarachthē — to disturb, trouble, or agitateG5015 — Full Word Study → in spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → testifiedἐμαρτύρησενemartyrēsen — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study →, “TrulyἈμὴνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will betrayπαραδώσειparadōsei — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.” 22Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταὶmathētai — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → lookedἜβλεπονEblepon — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → atεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, perplexedἀπορούμενοιaporoumenoi — to be utterly perplexed or at a lossG639 — Full Word Study → as toπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → which of themτίνοςtinos — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → He meantλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. 23Oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθητῶνmathētōn — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →, the one whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → lovedἠγάπαēgapa — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study →, wasἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → recliningἀνακείμενοςanakeimenos — to recline at table; to sit down to eatG345 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → His sideκόλπῳkolpō — bosom, breast, or sheltered inletG2859 — Full Word Study →. 24Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → motionedνεύειneuei — to nod or motion with the head; to beckonG3506 — Full Word Study → to himτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → to ask Jesus which oneτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → He was talkingλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study →. 25Leaningἀναπεσὼνanapesōn — To recline at table; to sit downG377 — Full Word Study → back againstοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, he askedλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → is itἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →?” 26JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἈποκρίνεταιApokrinetai — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “It isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the one to whomhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → this morselψωμίονpsōmion — morsel of bread; a piece dipped in sauceG5596 — Full Word Study → after I have dipped it.” Thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → Heαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → dippedβάψαςbapsas — to dip or immerse in liquidG911 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → morselψωμίονpsōmion — morsel of bread; a piece dipped in sauceG5596 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gave it to JudasἸούδᾳIouda — The Lord is my praiseG2455 — Full Word Study → son of Simon IscariotἸσκαριώτουIskariōtou — Man of KeriothG2469 — Full Word Study →. 27And when Judas had taken theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → morselψωμίονpsōmion — morsel of bread; a piece dipped in sauceG5596 — Full Word Study →, SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → enteredεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → himἐκεῖνονekeinon — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study →. Thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → saidΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to Judas, “WhatHo — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you are about to doποιεῖςpoieis — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, doποίησονpoiēson — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → quicklyτάχιονtachion — more quickly, sooner, fasterG5032 — Full Word Study →.” 28Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → no oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → at the table knewἔγνωegnō — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → whyπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Jesus had said thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → to himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 29Sinceἐπεὶepei — since, because, inasmuch asG1893 — Full Word Study → JudasἸούδαςIoudas — The Lord is my praiseG2455 — Full Word Study → keptεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → money bagγλωσσόκομονglōssokomon — Money bag or treasury; purse for carrying fundsG1101 — Full Word Study →, someτινὲςtines — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → thoughtἐδόκουνedokoun — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → was tellingλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → to buyἈγόρασονAgorason — to purchase or buy; to redeem through paymentG59 — Full Word Study → whatὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → wasἔχομενechomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → neededχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feastἑορτήνheortēn — Religious festival or celebrationG1859 — Full Word Study →, orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → giveδῷdō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → somethingτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχοῖςptōchois — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study →. 30As soon as he had receivedλαβὼνlabōn — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → morselψωμίονpsōmion — morsel of bread; a piece dipped in sauceG5596 — Full Word Study →, Judas went outἐξῆλθενexēlthen — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → into the nightνύξnyx — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study →. 31WhenὍτεHote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → Judas had gone out, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “NowΝῦνNyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → is glorifiedἐδοξάσθηedoxasthē — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is glorifiedἐδοξάσθηedoxasthē — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 32Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is glorifiedἐδοξάσθηedoxasthē — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will also glorifyδοξάσειdoxasei — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → the Son inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himselfαὑτῷhautō — Reflexive pronoun: himself, herself, itself, themselvesG848 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will glorifyδοξάσειdoxasei — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → at onceεὐθὺςeuthys — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study →. 33Little childrenΤεκνίαTeknia — little children; dear childrenG5040 — Full Word Study →, I amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withμεθ’meth’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → onlyἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study → a little while longerμικρὸνmikron — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study →. You will look forζητήσετέzētēsete — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → I saidεἶπονeipon — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίοιςIoudaiois — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowἄρτιarti — now, at this present momentG737 — Full Word Study → I sayλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →: ‘WhereὍπουHopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am goingὑπάγωhypagō — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → cannotδύνασθεdynasthe — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → comeἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →.’ 34A newκαινὴνkainēn — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → commandmentἘντολὴνEntolēn — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → I giveδίδωμιdidōmi — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →: Loveἀγαπᾶτεagapate — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. Asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → I have lovedἠγάπησαēgapēsa — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, soἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → must loveἀγαπᾶτεagapate — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. 35Byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → will knowγνώσονταιgnōsontai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myἐμοὶemoi — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταίmathētai — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study →, ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → you loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλοιςallēlois — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →.” 36LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, whereποῦpou — where? (interrogative adverb of place)G4226 — Full Word Study → are You goingὑπάγειςhypageis — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →?” SimonΣίμωνSimōn — He heardG4613 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study → askedΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →. JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἈπεκρίθηApekrithē — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “WhereὍπουHopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → I am goingὑπάγωhypagō — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →, you cannotδύνασαίdynasai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → followἀκολουθῆσαιakolouthēsai — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → Meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → you will followἀκολουθήσειςakolouthēseis — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → laterὕστερονhysteron — later, afterward, subsequently in timeG5305 — Full Word Study →.” 37LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →,” saidΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, “whyδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → can’t Iδύναμαίdynamai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → followἀκολουθῆσαιakolouthēsai — to follow after; to be a disciple ofG190 — Full Word Study → Youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → nowἄρτιarti — now, at this present momentG737 — Full Word Study →? I will lay downθήσωthēsō — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → lifeψυχήνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →.” 38Will you lay downθήσειςthēseis — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → lifeψυχήνpsychēn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → Meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →?” JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → repliedἈποκρίνεταιApokrinetai — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →. “Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →, I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, before the rooster crowsφωνήσῃphōnēsē — to call out; to summon; to cryG5455 — Full Word Study →, you will denyἀρνήσῃarnēsē — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → Meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → three timesτρίςtris — three times; thriceG5151 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — John 13
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John 13 marks a turning point in Jesus' ministry, as He enters His final hours before the crucifixion. This chapter reveals the heart of Christ's love and leadership through His humble act of washing the disciples' feet—an unforgettable lesson in servant love. Woven through this intimate evening are also Jesus' predictions of His betrayal by Judas and Peter's forthcoming denial, reminding us that even in His greatest moment of love, Jesus faced rejection. The chapter concludes with Jesus' "new commandment" to love one another, establishing the defining mark of His followers for all generations.

Verses 1–5: Jesus' Love and Humble Service

John opens by emphasizing that Jesus knew His departure was imminent. The phrase "he loved them unto the end" (v. 1) captures the depth and completeness of His covenant love—agape that would not be diminished by suffering or death. Even as the devil moves Judas toward betrayal (v. 2), Jesus demonstrates perfect security in the Father's sovereignty: all things were in His hands (v. 3). This foundation of divine authority makes what follows profoundly meaningful. Rather than asserting His power, Jesus removes His outer garments and assumes the role of a servant, washing the disciples' feet (vv. 4–5)—work typically reserved for the lowest household servant. This act is radical humility from the King of Kings.

Verses 6–11: Peter's Resistance and Jesus' Teaching

Peter's initial refusal (v. 6) reflects his struggle to accept his Lord in such a position of servitude. Jesus' response—"If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me" (v. 8)—indicates that accepting His service is spiritually essential. This washing symbolizes cleansing from sin; Peter's earlier washing represents our justification in Christ, while the "washing of feet" speaks to the ongoing sanctification and fellowship we need throughout our Christian lives (vv. 9–10). The reference to Judas's uncleanness (v. 11) reminds us that outward participation in Jesus' community does not guarantee a changed heart.

Verses 12–17: The Lesson Applied

After completing this object lesson, Jesus asks if they understand what He has done (v. 12). He affirms His titles as Master and Lord, yet uses His authority to command mutual service among the disciples (vv. 13–14). This is the pattern: those who follow a servant-King become servants themselves. Happiness and blessing come not from status or recognition, but from doing what Jesus has taught (v. 17). The servant who follows his Lord's example mirrors his Lord's character.

Verses 18–30: Betrayal Foretold

Jesus predicts His betrayal through Judas (vv. 18–19), fulfilling Scripture even as Judas exercises genuine moral choice. The identification of Judas comes through the dipping of the sop (v. 26), a gesture of intimate fellowship that Judas perverts. Significantly, "Satan entered into him" (v. 27) at this moment—Judas becomes the instrument of supernatural darkness. Yet even this serves God's redemptive purpose. The other disciples remain unaware (vv. 28–29), and Judas departs into the night (v. 30)—a poignant image of spiritual darkness.

Verses 31–38: The New Commandment and Peter's Denial

With Judas gone, Jesus speaks of glorification (vv. 31–32). His imminent death, viewed from faith's perspective, is actually His exaltation. He then gives the "new commandment" to love one another as He has loved us (vv. 33–35)—not new in principle, but renewed in motivation and measure by Christ's sacrificial example. This love becomes the unmistakable badge of discipleship. Peter's passionate promise to follow unto death (v. 37) is met with Jesus' prediction that Peter will deny Him three times (v. 38)—a sobering reminder that our flesh is weak, and only Jesus' grace sustains us.

Application for Today

Like the disciples, we are called to embrace servant leadership modeled on Christ's humility. We cannot receive the full benefits of Jesus' work by pride or resistance. The mark of a true Christian is not doctrine alone, but active, sacrificial love for other believers. When we fail—as Peter did—Christ's grace remains. Our security rests not in our faithfulness, but in His.

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