John 13:16

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, etc.] This is a strong way of asseveration, and is used when anything of moment and importance, and worthy of attention and observation is delivered. The servant is not greater than his Lord; it is enough that he be as his Lord, which was a common phrase among the Jews; (see Gill on “<401024>Matthew 10:24”), (see Gill on “<401025>Matthew 10:25”); and as it is there made use of, to inform the disciples they must expect persecution, and to encourage them to bear it with patience; here it is designed to engage to humility; for if a master condescends to perform such an action, much more may a servant: neither he that is sent, is greater than he that sent him.…”

“The servant is not greater than his lord, &c.--an oft-repeated saying (Mat 10:24, &c.). If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them--a hint that even among real Christians the doing of such things would come lamentably short of the knowing.”

“The servant is not ... - This was universally true, and this they were to remember always, that they were to manifest the same spirit that he did, and that they were to expect the same treatment from the world. See the notes at Matthew 10:24-25. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The servant is not greater than his lord - Nor therefore ought to think much of either doing or suffering the same things. John 13:18”

“13:16 slaves are not greater than their master: This proverb was popular and appears in many places (see also 15:20; Matt 10:24; Luke 6:40). Here, Jesus meant that the sacrifice modeled by the master should be seen in the life of the servant.”

“Verily: Joh 3:3, Joh 3:5 The servant: Joh 15:20; Mat 10:24, Mat 10:25; Luk 6:40 John 13:17”