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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

Context of John 13:15

13You call me teacher and Lord, and you’re right because that’s what I am. 14So if I, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you must wash each other’s feet. I’ve given you an example that you should follow. 16I can guarantee this truth: Slaves are not superior to their owners, and messengers are not superior to the people who send them. 17If you understand all of this, you are blessed whenever you follow my example.

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 11:29Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves
• Romans 15:5May God, who gives you this endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other by following the example of Christ Jesus.
• Ephesians 5:2Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.
• 1 Peter 2:21God called you to endure suffering because Christ suffered for you. He left you an example so that you could follow in his footsteps.
• 1 Peter 3:17After all, if it is God’s will, it’s better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong.
• 1 John 2:6Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.

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