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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 Festival, Jesus realized that his hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

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)

By supper time, the Devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray him.

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)

Because Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into his control, that he had come from God, and that he was 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)

therefore he got up from the table, removed his outer robe, and took a towel and fastened 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 some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel that 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)

Then he came to Simon Peter, who asked 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 answered him, "You don't realize now what I'm doing, but later on you'll understand."

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 told him, "You must never wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "Unless I wash you, you cannot be involved with me."

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 told him, "Lord, not just my feet, but my hands and my head as well!"

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 told him, "Whoever has bathed is entirely clean. He doesn't need to wash himself further, except for his feet. And you men are clean, though 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. That's why 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)

When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer robe, he sat down again and told them, "Do you realize what I've done to 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 because that is what 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, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you must also wash one another's feet.

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)

I've set an example for you, so that you may do as I have done 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)

Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, a servant isn't greater than his master, and a messenger isn't 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 understand these things, how blessed you are if you put them into practice!

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'm not talking about all of you. I know the ones I have chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: "The one who ate bread with me has turned against me.'

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)

I'm telling you this now, before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe that I AM.

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)

Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, the one who receives whomever I send receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me."

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 saying this, Jesus was deeply troubled in spirit and declared solemnly, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, one of you is going to betray me!"

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, completely mystified about whom he was speaking.

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, the one whom Jesus kept loving, had been sitting very close to him.

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 this man to ask Jesus about 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)

Leaning forward on Jesus' chest, he asked him, "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, "He is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread after I have dipped it in the dish."

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

Then he took a piece of bread, dipped it, and gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. After he had taken the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus told him, "Do quickly what you are going to do!"

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)

Now no one at the table knew why Jesus 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 had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him to buy what they needed for the festival or to give something to the destitute.

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

John 13:30 (show verse)

So Judas took the piece of bread, immediately went outside"and it was night.

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

John 13:31 (show verse)

After Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "The Son of Man is now glorified, and God has been glorified by 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 has been glorified by him, God himself also will glorify the Son of Man, and he will do so quickly.

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'm with you only a little longer. You will look for me, but what I told the Jewish leaders I now tell you, "Where I'm going, you cannot 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'm giving you a new commandment"to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should 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)

This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love 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 asked him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered him, "I'm going where you cannot follow me now, though you will follow me later on."

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)

"Lord, why can't I follow you now?" Peter asked him. "I would 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 him, "Would you lay down your life for me? I tell you emphatically, a rooster will not crow until you have denied 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