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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Other Translations for John 13:16

BSB
Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
AKJV
Truly, truly, I say to you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
CPDV
Amen, amen, I say to you, the servant is not greater than his Lord, and the apostle is not greater than he who sent him.
ERV
Verily, verily, I say unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord; neither one that is sent greater than he that sent him.
NHEB
Truly, truly, I tell you, a servant is not greater than his master, neither one who is sent greater than he who sent him.
SMT
Truly, truly I say to you, The servant is not greater than his Lord; neither the sent greater than he having sent him.

Commentary for John 13:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 13:16
Summary
Servant cannot exceed master's status
Event
Jesus teaches servitude principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching