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Themes in John 13

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Themes in John 13

John 13:1 (show verse)

Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally).

Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Christ » Prescience of » General references to
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Unchangeable
Christ, character of » Loving
Friendship » General references to » Christ
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Love of Christ » Exemplified towards » His apostles
Love of Christ » To saints, is » Unchangeable
Social duties » Compassion » Christ

John 13:2 (show verse)

It was during supper, when the devil had already put [the thought of] betraying Jesus into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son,

Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Heart » The unregenerate » Is diabolical
character of the unrenewed Heart » Influenced by the devil
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Simon » Father of judas
Simon » The father of judas iscariot
Temptation » The devil is the author of
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Traitor » Judas
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin

John 13:3 (show verse)

that Jesus, knowing that the Father had put everything into His hands, and that He had come from God and was [now] returning to God,

Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ descended from
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)

John 13:4 (show verse)

got up from supper, took off His [outer] robe, and taking a [servant’s] towel, He tied it around His waist.

Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Christ » Saviour » Servant
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Foot » Washing the feet of the disciples by jesus
Garments » Girt up during employment
Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Girdles » Used for » Taken off when at rest
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Laid aside by Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Servants » Slaves or bond » Engaged in the most menial offices
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of

John 13:5 (show verse)

Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.

Ablution » Of the feet
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Saviour » Servant
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Foot » Washing the feet of the disciples by jesus
Guests » Hospitality to » Washing the feet of
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of kingship he washed the disciples' feet
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Washing his disciples' feet
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Servants » Christ condescended to the office of
Servants » Slaves or bond » Engaged in the most menial offices
Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
Washing » Of feet
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of

John 13:6 (show verse)

When He came to Simon Peter, he said to Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?”

Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Foot » Washing the feet of the disciples by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet

John 13:7 (show verse)

Jesus replied to him, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but you will [fully] understand it later.”

Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Fuller revelation » In the future
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Will come in due time
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Inability to apprehend truth
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet
Revelation » Fuller revelation » In the future
Revelation » Gained by » Will come in due time

John 13:8 (show verse)

Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me [we can have nothing to do with each other].”

Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Full of strange contradictions, - at times presumptuous
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Full of strange contradictions, - at times presumptuous
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet
Presumption » Instances of » Peter » In objecting to jesus washing peter's feet
Unworthiness » Felt » By peter

John 13:9 (show verse)

Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, [in that case, wash] not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!”

Cleansing » Desire for » The desire for
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » The desire for

John 13:10 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, “Anyone who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, and is completely clean. And you [My disciples] are clean, but not all of you.”

Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:11 (show verse)

For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

Christ » Prescience of » General references to
Christ » His foreknowledge » General references to
Christ » Fellowship with » Foreknowledge of
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Peter » His presumption » In refusing to let jesus wash peter's feet
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:12 (show verse)

So when He had washed their feet and put on His [outer] robe and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you understand what I have done for you?

Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:13 (show verse)

You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right in doing so, for that is who I am.

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Christ » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Christ » Precious » Preeminence of
Deeds » What you should do to others
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His pre-eminence
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
I am's of Christ » The lord and master
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Master » Jesus called
Preeminence » Of Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:14 (show verse)

So if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet as well.

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Deeds » What you should do to others
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Ministering to others
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Feet » Washing of, as an example, by jesus
Feet » Washing for others, a menial office
Humility » Christ, an example of
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Master » Jesus called
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Service » The duty of serving men » It is Christlike
Service » Christ's encouraged » It is Christlike
religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike

John 13:15 (show verse)

For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Christian conduct » Following the example of Christ
Deeds » What you should do to others
Duty » Formation (making) » A perfect example
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Example » Good example, general references to
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Ministering to others
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
Formation » A perfect example
Good » Christ's » Example
Humility » Christ, an example of
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example

John 13:16 (show verse)

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him.

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples
Servants » Servants not being greater than their masters

John 13:17 (show verse)

If you know these things, you are blessed [happy and favored by God] if you put them into practice [and faithfully do them].

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Happiness » General references to
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
Jesus Christ » History of » Washes the disciples' feet (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:18 (show verse)

I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but [this has happened] in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled: ‘He who eats My bread has raised up his heel against Me [as My enemy].’

Choosing/chosen » Those that are chosen of the lord
Election » Of saints, is » By Christ
Election » Exemplified
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Prophecies of
Predestination » Exemplified » Apostles
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being betrayed by a friend
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The betrayal of jesus by judas fulfilled
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:19 (show verse)

From now on I am telling you [what will happen] before it occurs, so that when it does take place you may believe that I am He [who I say I am—the Christ, the Anointed, the Messiah].

Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Judas » Prophecies of
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:20 (show verse)

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the one who receives and welcomes whomever I send receives Me; and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me [in that same way].”

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Judas » Prophecies of
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christâ€™s disciples

John 13:21 (show verse)

After Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, one of you will betray Me and hand Me over.”

Betrayal » Of jesus
Christ » Love to » Man of sorrows
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Judas » Prophecies of
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Man of sorrows
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being betrayed by a friend
Man of sorrows » Christ, the man of sorrows
Sufferings of Christ » The man of sorrows

John 13:22 (show verse)

The disciples began looking at one another, puzzled and disturbed as to whom He could mean.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Judas » Prophecies of

John 13:23 (show verse)

One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (esteemed), was leaning against Jesus’ chest.

Beds » Used for » Reclining on at meals
Christ » Fellowship with » Friendship of
Christ » Fellowship with » Friends of
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » Often reclining
Friendship » General references to » Christ's
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Learned the lesson of love in the school of Christ
Judas » Prophecies of
Love of Christ » Exemplified towards » John

John 13:24 (show verse)

So Simon Peter motioned to him (John) and [quietly] asked [him to ask Jesus] of whom He was speaking.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
Judas » Prophecies of

John 13:25 (show verse)

Then leaning back against Jesus’ chest, he (John) asked Him [privately], “Lord, who is it?”

Eating » Reclining on couches
Feasts » Reclined on couches
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
Judas » Prophecies of

John 13:26 (show verse)

Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I am going to give this piece [of bread] after I have dipped it.” So when He had dipped the piece of bread [into the dish], He gave it to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.

Entertainments » Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests, alluded to
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Intimately associated with jesus
Judas » Prophecies of
Simon » The father of judas iscariot

John 13:27 (show verse)

After [Judas had taken] the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly [without delay].”

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Satan » The prince » Satan
Traitor » Judas

John 13:28 (show verse)

But no one reclining at the table knew why He said this to him.

Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Traitor » Judas

John 13:29 (show verse)

Some thought that, since Judas [as the treasurer of the group] had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he was to give something to the poor.

Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Judas » Treasure » The disciples
Traitor » Judas

John 13:30 (show verse)

After taking the piece of bread, he went out immediately; and it was night.

Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Traitor » Judas

John 13:31 (show verse)

So when Judas had left, Jesus said, “Now is [the time for] the Son of Man [to be] glorified, and God is glorified in Him;

Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Glorifying God » Duty of » God glorified in Christ
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
God » Glorifying » Glorified in Christ

John 13:32 (show verse)

[if God is glorified in Him,] God will also glorify Him (the Son) in Himself, and will glorify Him at once.

Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)

John 13:33 (show verse)

Little children, I am with you [only] a little longer. You will look for Me and, as I told the Jews, so I tell you now, ‘Where I am going, you are not able to come.’

Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Titles and names of saints » Little children

John 13:34 (show verse)

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Commands of
Church » Harmonious fellowship of
Commands » Of Christ
Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Love
Love of Christ » To be imitated
Love of Christ » Exemplified towards » His apostles
Love to man » After the example of Christ
Love to man » Commanded by Christ
Love to man » The love of God is a motive to

John 13:35 (show verse)

By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”

Brethren » Duty to » Proof of discipleship
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Proof of discipleship
Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ
Duty » To brethren » Proof of discipleship
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Proof of discipleship
Love » Special teachings concerning » Proof of discipleship
Love » The test » Of true discipleship
Love to man » An evidence of » Discipleship with Christ
Social duties » Brotherly love » Proof of discipleship

John 13:36 (show verse)

Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now; but you will be able to follow later.”

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

John 13:37 (show verse)

Peter said to Him, “Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You!”

false Confidence » Instances of » Peter, in asserting his devotion to jesus
Ignorance » Of self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Peter
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence

John 13:38 (show verse)

Jesus answered, “Will you [really] lay down your life for Me? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, before a rooster crows you will deny and completely disown Me three times.

false Confidence » Instances of » Peter, in asserting his devotion to jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity