John 13:15

John 13:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
• New International Version (NIV)I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
• New Living Translation (NLT)I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

Context of John 13:15

13You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

John 13:15 word by word

ὑπόδειγμα γὰρ ἔδωκα ὑμῖν, ἵνα καθὼς ἐγὼ ἐποίησα ὑμῖν καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιῆτε.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• I have givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• youσύsu · youG4771
• an exampleὑπόδειγμαhupodeigma · exampleG5262
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• should doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for John 13:15

• Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
• Romans 15:5May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
• Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
• 1 Peter 2:21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
• 1 Peter 3:17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
• 1 John 2:6whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

Commentaries on John 13:15

• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-15Jesus performed acts of humble service, such as washing his disciples’ feet and giving his life on the cross. By doing this, he set an example for others to follow. He showed that true greatness is expressed through love, service, and personal sacrifice for others. wash one another's feet: Foot washing was a common act in that culture. Because of this, some think that Jesus meant for his followers to repeat this action in a literal way. Others believe he…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1512-15. Know ye what I have done?--that is, its intent. The question, however, was put merely to summon their attention to His own answer.Read the comment

Topics related to John 13:15

• Example
• Humility
• Jesus, the Christ
• Love
• Minister, Christian

In the dictionaries

• Aside
• Clean
• Commandment
• Example
• Foot
• Humility
• Jesus Christ
• John, Gospel of
• Lord's Supper; (eucharist)
• Love

Commentaries on John 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings