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Book of John
Chapter 13  -  Read Chapter
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:1 JFB -> Commentary on 13:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:1 PNT -> Commentary on 13:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 13:1 TFG -> Commentary on 13:1 TSK -> Commentary on 13:1 TSK -> Entry for 13:1 WEN -> Notes on 13:1 NTB -> Eucharist (The Lord'S Supper); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Passover TTT -> Christ, Character of; Love of Christ, The SBD -> Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 13:1 WJD -> Devotional using 13:1 13:1 - [In Context] It was almost time for the Jewish Passover F207 festival. Jesus knew that it was time for him to leave this world. It was now time for Jesus to go back to the Father. Jesus had always loved those people in the world who were his. Now was the time Jesus showed them his love the most.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:2 JFB -> Commentary on 13:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:2 PNT -> Commentary on 13:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:2 SRN -> Study Notes on 13:2 TFG -> Commentary on 13:2 TSK -> Commentary on 13:2 TSK -> Entry for 13:2 WEN -> Notes on 13:2 NTB -> Eucharist (The Lord'S Supper); Heart; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Judas (Jude); Satan; Simon; Traitor TTT -> Heart, Character of the Unrenewed; Temptation EBD -> Judas; Simon SBD -> Judas Iscariot; Simon; Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 13:2 WJD -> Devotional using 13:2 13:2 - [In Context] Jesus and his followers were at the evening meal. The devil had already persuaded Judas Iscariot to turn against Jesus. (Judas was the son of Simon.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:3 JFB -> Commentary on 13:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:3 PNT -> Commentary on 13:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:3 TFG -> Commentary on 13:3 TSK -> Commentary on 13:3 TSK -> Entry for 13:3 WEN -> Notes on 13:3 NTB -> Eucharist (The Lord'S Supper); God; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued) SBD -> Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 13:3 WJD -> Devotional using 13:3 13:3 - [In Context] The Father had given Jesus power over everything. Jesus knew this. Jesus also knew that he had come from God. And he knew that he was going back to God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:4 JFB -> Commentary on 13:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:4 PNT -> Commentary on 13:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:4 TFG -> Commentary on 13:4 TSK -> Commentary on 13:4 TSK -> Entry for 13:4 WEN -> Notes on 13:4 NTB -> Eucharist (The Lord'S Supper); Feet; Foot; Jesus, The Christ; Towel TTT -> Garments; Girdles; Hyke or Upper Garment; Servants EBD -> Dress SBD -> Synagogue WJD -> Devotional using 13:4 WJD -> Devotional using 13:4 13:4 - [In Context] While they were eating, Jesus stood up and took off his robe. Jesus got a towel and wrapped the towel around his waist.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:5 JFB -> Commentary on 13:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:5 PNT -> Commentary on 13:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:5 TSK -> Commentary on 13:5 TSK -> Entry for 13:5 WEN -> Notes on 13:5 NTB -> Ablution; Feet; Foot; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Towel TTT -> Feet, The; Humility of Christ, The; Servants EBD -> Basin SBD -> Sandal; Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet SPG -> Devotional using 13:5 WJD -> Devotional using 13:5 WJD -> Devotional using 13:5 13:5 - [In Context] Then Jesus poured water into a pitcher. He began to wash the followers' feet. He dried their feet with the towel that was wrapped around his waist.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:6 JFB -> Commentary on 13:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:6 PNT -> Commentary on 13:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:6 TFG -> Commentary on 13:6 TSK -> Commentary on 13:6 TSK -> Entry for 13:6 WEN -> Notes on 13:6 NTB -> Apostles; Feet; Foot; Jesus, The Christ; Peter TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Sandal; Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:6 WJD -> Devotional using 13:6 13:6 - [In Context] Jesus came to Simon Peter. But Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, you should not wash my feet."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:7 JFB -> Commentary on 13:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:7 PNT -> Commentary on 13:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:7 TFG -> Commentary on 13:7 TSK -> Commentary on 13:7 TSK -> Entry for 13:7 WEN -> Notes on 13:7 NTB -> Apostles; Faith; Feet; Ignorance; Jesus, The Christ; Peter TTT -> Feet, The; Reproof SBD -> Pharisees; Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:7 WJD -> Devotional using 13:7 13:7 - [In Context] Jesus answered, "You don't know what I am doing now. But later you will understand."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:8 JFB -> Commentary on 13:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:8 PNT -> Commentary on 13:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:8 TSK -> Commentary on 13:8 TSK -> Entry for 13:8 WEN -> Notes on 13:8 NTB -> Ablution; Apostles; Feet; Jesus, The Christ; Peter; Presumption; Regeneration TTT -> Feet, The; Reproof SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:8 WJD -> Devotional using 13:8 13:8 - [In Context] Peter said, "No! You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "If I don't wash your feet, then you cannot be one of my people."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:9 JFB -> Commentary on 13:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:9 PNT -> Commentary on 13:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:9 TFG -> Commentary on 13:9 TSK -> Commentary on 13:9 TSK -> Entry for 13:9 WEN -> Notes on 13:9 NTB -> Feet; Jesus, The Christ; Peter TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:9 WJD -> Devotional using 13:9 13:9 - [In Context] Simon Peter answered, "Lord, after you wash my feet, wash my hands and my head too!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:10 JFB -> Commentary on 13:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:10 PNT -> Commentary on 13:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:10 SRN -> Study Notes on 13:10 TFG -> Commentary on 13:10 TSK -> Commentary on 13:10 TSK -> Entry for 13:10 WEN -> Notes on 13:10 NTB -> Feet; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:10 WJD -> Devotional using 13:10 13:10 - [In Context] Jesus said, "After a person has a bath, his whole body is clean. He needs only to wash his feet. And you men are clean, but not every one of you."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:11 JFB -> Commentary on 13:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:11 PNT -> Commentary on 13:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:11 TFG -> Commentary on 13:11 TSK -> Commentary on 13:11 TSK -> Entry for 13:11 WEN -> Notes on 13:11 NTB -> Feet; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Peter; Sin TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:11 WJD -> Devotional using 13:11 13:11 - [In Context] Jesus knew who would turn against him. That is why Jesus said, "Not every one of you is clean."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:12 JFB -> Commentary on 13:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:12 PNT -> Commentary on 13:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:12 TSK -> Commentary on 13:12 TSK -> Entry for 13:12 WEN -> Notes on 13:12 NTB -> Feet; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet WJD -> Devotional using 13:12 WJD -> Devotional using 13:12 13:12 - [In Context] Jesus finished washing their feet. Then he put on his clothes and went back to the table. Jesus asked, "Do you understand what I did for you?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:13 JFB -> Commentary on 13:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:13 PNT -> Commentary on 13:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:13 TSK -> Commentary on 13:13 TSK -> Entry for 13:13 WEN -> Notes on 13:13 NTB -> Church; Example; Feet; Jesus, The Christ; Master; Minister, Christian TTT -> Feet, The SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet UTM -> Devotional using 13:13 UTM -> Devotional using 13:13 WJD -> Devotional using 13:13 WJD -> Devotional using 13:13 13:13 - [In Context] You call me 'Teacher.' And you call me 'Lord.' And this is right, because that is what I am.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:14 JFB -> Commentary on 13:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:14 PNT -> Commentary on 13:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:14 TSK -> Commentary on 13:14 TSK -> Entry for 13:14 WEN -> Notes on 13:14 NTB -> Example; Feet; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love; Master; Minister, Christian TTT -> Example of Christ, The; Feet, The; Humility SBD -> Synagogue; Washing the hands and feet UTM -> Devotional using 13:14 WJD -> Devotional using 13:14 WJD -> Devotional using 13:14 13:14 - [In Context] I am your Lord and Teacher. But I washed your feet {like a servant}. So you also should wash each other's feet.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:15 JFB -> Commentary on 13:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:15 PNT -> Commentary on 13:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:15 TFG -> Commentary on 13:15 TSK -> Commentary on 13:15 TSK -> Entry for 13:15 WEN -> Notes on 13:15 NTB -> Example; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Love; Minister, Christian TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Example of Christ, The; Humility EBD -> Example SBD -> Synagogue TV -> Devotional using 13:15 WJD -> Devotional using 13:15 TV -> Devotional using 13:15 WJD -> Devotional using 13:15 TV -> Devotional using 13:15 13:15 - [In Context] I did this as an example for you. So you should do {for each other} like I did for you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:16 JFB -> Commentary on 13:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:16 PNT -> Commentary on 13:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:16 TFG -> Commentary on 13:16 TSK -> Commentary on 13:16 TSK -> Entry for 13:16 WEN -> Notes on 13:16 NTB -> Example; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Minister, Christian; Servant TV -> Devotional using 13:16 WJD -> Devotional using 13:16 TV -> Devotional using 13:16 WJD -> Devotional using 13:16 TV -> Devotional using 13:16 13:16 - [In Context] I tell you the truth. A servant is not greater than his master. The person that is sent to do something is not greater than the one that sent him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 13:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 13:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 13:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 13:17 JFB -> Commentary on 13:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 13:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 13:17 PNT -> Commentary on 13:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 13:17 TSK -> Commentary on 13:17 TSK -> Entry for 13:17 WEN -> Notes on 13:17 NTB -> Example; Jesus, The Christ; Minister, Christian; Obedience TTT -> Happiness of Saints in this Life WJD -> Devotional using 13:17 WJD -> Devotional using 13:17 13:17 - [In Context] If you know these things, you will be happy if you do them.
FOOTNOTES: F207: Passover   An important Jewish holy day. The Jews ate a special meal on this day every year to remember that God freed them from slavery in Egypt in the time of Moses.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.