John 13:3

“Jesus knowing that the Father, etc.] These words express the sense Christ had of his own greatness and dignity as Mediator: had given all things into his hands; all the persons of the elect, all blessings both of grace and glory for them, and power and authority over all other persons and things, to make them subservient to his purposes: and that he was come from God; had his mission and commission, as man, from God; did not come of himself, but he sent him: and went to God; or was going to him in a very little time, to sit at his right hand, to have a name above every name, and to have angels, authorities, and powers subject to him; which, as it shows his high esteem with his Father, and…”

“Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, &c.--This verse is very sublime, and as a preface to what follows, were we not familiar with it, would fill us with inexpressible surprise. An unclouded perception of His relation to the Father, the commission He held from Him, and His approaching return to Him, possessed His soul.”

“Jesus knowing ... - With the full understanding of his dignity and elevation of character, he yet condescended to wash their feet. The evangelist introduces his washing their feet by saying that he was fully conscious of his elevation above them, as being intrusted with all things, and this made his humiliation the more striking and remarkable. Had he been a mere human teacher or a prophet, it would have been remarkable; but when we remember the dignity of his nature, it shows how low he would stoop to teach and save his people. Had given all things ... - See the notes at Matthew 28:18. Was come from God - See the notes at John 8:42. Went to God - Was about to return to heaven. See John…”

“Jesus knowing - Though conscious of his own greatness, thus humbled himself. John 13:4”

“knowing: Joh 3:35, Joh 5:22-27, Joh 17:2; Mat 11:27, Mat 28:18; Luk 10:22; Act 2:36; Co1 15:27; Eph 1:21, Eph 1:22; Phi 2:9-11; Heb 1:2, Heb 2:8, Heb 2:9 and that: Joh 13:1, Joh 1:18, Joh 3:13, Joh 7:29, Joh 7:33, Joh 8:42, Joh 16:27, Joh 16:28, Joh 17:5-8, Joh 17:11-13 John 13:4”