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John 13:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 13:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he].
John 13:19 — American Standard Version

Context — John 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16Verily, verily, I say unto you, a servant is not greater than his lord; neither one that is sent greater than he that sent him.
17If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.
18I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled: He that eateth my bread lifted up his heel against me.
19From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am [he].
20Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
21When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in the spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22The disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now I tell you before it come, etc.] That is, gave them notice of this before hand, that one of them should betray him: that when it is come to pass; and they had seen it fulfilled exactly to a tittle, and according to this Scripture: ye may believe that I am he: the Lord God omniscient, who knows and declares things before they come to pass, just as they do come to pass, which none but the eternal God can do; and that he was the Saviour and Redeemer, the Messiah spoken of and promised, the very person prophesied of, in Psalm 41. For that whole “psalm” is applicable to Jesus Christ, the true Messiah; in (<194101>Psalm 41:1-3), the happiness of such is declared, who “consider the poor”; the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I tell you before . . . that when it comes to pass, ye may believe--and it came to pass when they deeply needed such confirmation.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now I tell you before it come ... - They would see by that that he had a knowledge of the heart and the power of foretelling future events, and must therefore have been sent by God. This does not imply that they had no faith before this, but that their faith would be increased and strengthened by it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:19 Judas’s betrayal did not take Jesus unaware, and it should not shock his disciples when it happens. • that I Am the Messiah: Literally that I am. By using the phrase “I am,” Jesus clearly equated himself with the God of the Old Testament. See Exod 3:14.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Now: or, From henceforth I tell: Joh 14:29, Joh 16:4; Isa 41:23, Isa 48:5; Mat 24:25; Luk 21:13 that I: Joh 1:15, Joh 8:23, Joh 8:24, Joh 8:58; Isa 43:10; Mal 3:1; Mat 11:3; Rev 1:17, Rev 1:18 John 13:20”
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