JOHN 13 EXPLAINED WITH COMPENDIUM

I have included a compendium at the end of the chapter for your further study. When I have finished the entire book, I will post it with compendiums for every chapter. That way serious students of the Bible can thoroughly study the book of John.

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CHAPTER XIII

“ 1 Iesus washeth the disciples feete: exhorteth them to humilitie and charitie. 18 He foretelleth, and discouereth to Iohn by a token that Iudas should betray him; 31 Commandeth them to loue one another, 36 And forewarneth Peter of his deniall.”

The Translators

OVERVIEW

Before the Passover Feast was over, Jesus knew his hour had come. The supper having ended, the devil put it in Judas’s heart to betray Jesus.

He washed the disciples’ feet. Peter objected, but Jesus said, if he didn’t, then Peter would have not part in him. To which Peter replied, wash all of me.

Jesus said to him, he that is washed does not need washing; for you are clean but not all of you; for he knew who would betray him.

They called him Lord and Master, to which Jesus replied, then wash one another’s feet.

He said that one who ate bread with him, would betray him. He told them before hand that they might know he is sent of the Father and anyone he sends should be received.

Then Jesus was troubled in his spirit saying, one of you will betray me. The disciples looked at one another wondering of whom he spake.

One disciple lay on Jesus’ breast, and both he and Peter asked who. Jesus said to whoever I give a sop of bread, it is he. And, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, son of Simon. Then Satan entered into him. And, Jesus said to Judas, go do what you must. But the disciples didn’t know what he was talking about.

Judas left, and Jesus said, now is the Sonne of man glorified and God glorified in him.

Jesus gave a new commandment, love one another, as he loves them, so should the disciples love each other; that all men will know they are his disciples.

Peter asked where Jesus was going; and, Jesus said where I go you cannot follow, but you will follow afterwards. And Peter asked why he couldn’t follow; that he would lay down his life for Christ’s sake.

Jesus said that the cock will not crow until you have denied me thrice.

V. 1

“1 Now before the feast of the Passeouer, when Iesus knew that his houre was come, that he should depart out of this world vnto the Father, hauing loued his owne which were in the world, he loued them vnto the end.”

It was two days before the feast of the Passover (Matthew 26:2). Then he knew his hour of departure from this world had come. “His owne” first refers to his disciples, but also all who believed in him up to the point of his death; however, Jesus loves, to the end, all who come to him by faith. Yet, in this verse Jesus speaks specifically of those he addressed (disciples) and all believers up until his death on the cross; “the end” refers to his death. Still, in a broader sense, the end may refer to his second coming when all dead and living saints are resurrected and transformed to his image. This is “the end,” after which there is no more salvation.

V. 2

“2 And supper being ended (the deuill hauing now put into the heart of Iudas Iscariot Simons sonne to betray him.)”

“Supper” refers not to Passover, but a meal taken by Jesus and his disciples prior to Passover, as shortly after that Judas went out to betray Jesus to the Pharisees, and subsequently they took Jesus, but would not go into the judgment hall; lest the be defiled and unable to eat the Passover (John 18:28).

Judas had it in his heart to betray Jesus; for the devil enticed him and would enter him (v.27).

Vs. 3 - 4

“3 And Iesus knowing that the Father had giuen all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God: 4 He riseth from supper, and layed aside his garments, and tooke a towell, and grided himselfe.”

“Giuen all things into his hands” refers to authority over everything in heaven and earth; most immediately, he means the things that were happening and the participants that would precipitate his path to the cross. Nothing was by accident, but according to the will of God in Christ. Jesus knew that he came from God and that the things he would experience on earth would lead to his return to God. That he proceeded from God was established in eternity, and his return to where he came from, inevitable, as that which is eternal is without beginning or end. Life and death on earth was a temporary thing, bracketed in the midst of the eternal life of Christ. In that he “was come from God” does not suggest coming into being, for Christ is God, but, rather he proceeded from the Father; and that which never began is God and cannot cease to be God; therefore, Jesus knowing his Divine nature, knew he “went to God.” If this were not so, then his Divine claims would have been false.

Jesus rose up, perhaps in the middle of supper, laid aside certain outer garments, took a towel and girded himself in preparation for what he was about to do.

V. 5

“5 After that, he powreth water into a bason, and beganne to wash the disciples feete, and to wipe them with the towell wherewith he was girded.”

Washing another person’s feet is a sign of humility; generally, it is done by servants or lesser persons in the household; and, such was the case in Israel at the time of Jesus. He took on the role of a servant that the disciples might understand he came to serve and so should they serve. Still, he is not only servant, but also Lord and Master; for, at his second coming, he comes as conquering Messiah; not that Jesus ever loses the heart of a servant; for one who cares for sheep is a servant of the sheep, tending to their needs and protecting them. Yet, there comes a time when the servant destroys any evil that might threaten the sheep.

Thus, as Jesus came first to serve, so he sets the example for his disciples; for, he will send them out into the world as his ambassadors; and, they will preach the Gospel and establish congregations founded on Christ’s words. As Jesus ministered and tended to the people, so does he expect the Apostles; they were not to lord over the people, or stand on their backs to serve personal agendas, or enrich themselves at their expense; for, Jesus never did such things. He said, “For whether is greater, hee that sitteth at meat, or hee that serueth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? But I am among you as he that serueth.” (Luke 22:27)

As a servant, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet and dried them with a towel. Surely they regarded that beneath him. After all, had he not raised the dead, healed all manner of infirmity and spoke in ways no man ever had? Was he not their leader and authority? Should they not be the ones to wash his feet? Yet, it was not so.

V. 6

“6 Then commeth he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith vnto him, Lord, doest thou wash my feete?”

Mosts likely, Peter expressed the general feeling of the disciples when he said with incredulity, “doest thou wash my feete?” as if the notion was entirely foreign to him and unthinkable. It seemed beneath the dignity of one who healed lepers and raised the dead. Surely, one such as Jesus would not wash the feet of miserable sinners like Peter? Should Messiah not be catered to?

V. 7

“7 Iesus answered, and said vnto him, What I doe, thou knowest not now: but thou shalt know heerafter.”

Jesus spoke not only of the washing of the disciples’ feet but all things he would do; for, many things he said and done already confused the disciples; but after this resurrection, they would naturally talk among themselves, remembering things he had said and done; and, then they would understand what he meant.

V. 8

“8 Peter saith vnto him, Thou shalt neuer wash my feete. Iesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.”

This is an example of Peter not fully understanding. At first he thought Jesus spake of physical cleansing; but Jesus meant spiritual cleansing; that unless a man put his faith in Christ, was born again and indwelled by the Holy Spirit, he could not be made clean. In Revelation, John gave account of what was said to him, “…These are they which came out of great tribulation, and haue washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lambe.” (Revelation 7:14) This is the washing to which Jesus refers; by his shed blood are we washed. This was prefigured in the Old Testament when Moses sprinkled the blood of the lamb on the people (Exodus 24:8).

V. 9

“9 Simon Peter saith vnto him, Lord, not my feete only, but also my hands, and my head.”

I appears that based on Jesus’ last statement that Peter realized he spake of more than bathing the outer body; but, desired Jesus cleanse his deeds (represented by his hands), and his thoughts, which would include his words (represented by his head).

V. 10

“10 Iesus saith to him, He that is washed, needeth not, saue to wash his feet, but is cleane euery whit: and ye are cleane, but not all.”

Jesus further clarified his meaning; that by faith in him, Peter having received Christ and believing he is Messiah, the Lamb of God, Peter was made clean, and no amount of outer washing of a man’s body would make any difference; for, it is Christ who makes a man clean; and, not the man himself. And that which God declares clean is clean. But then Jesus warns that not all the disciples were clean.

V. 11

“11 For he knew who should betray him, therefore said he, Ye are not all cleane.”

Though Jesus had not yet said who was not clean, John have pre-knowledge begs the question, who would betray Jesus; who among them was not clean?

V. 12

“12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set downe againe, he said vnto them, Know ye what I haue done to you?”

Having washed all the disciples’ feet, he put back on his outer garments and sat down with them, asking if they knew what just happened. It seems they did not; for they gave no answer.

V. 13

“13 Ye call me Master and Lord, and ye say well: for so I am.”

Jesus commends the disciples for rightly honoring him; for, the scripture teaches we are to give honor to whom honor is due (Romans 13:7). This was different than the Scribes and Pharisees who called him Rabbi and Master (John 1:38) disingenuously, to flatter him, hoping Jesus would soften his resolve against them. They, in fact, hated Jesus; but the disciples loved Jesus, all except one who would betray him (v.11).

V. 14

“14 If I then your Lord and Master haue washed your feete, yee also ought to wash one anothers feete.”

Thus, Jesus said, if you hold me in such high esteem, and I washed your feet; then you should do the same to others. As believers, we are to foster a spirit of humility and service, not seeking our own pleasure; but, in all things demonstrating concern for others.

V. 15

“15 For I haue giuen you an example, that yee should doe, as I haue done to you.”

We are to be followers of Christ; not confusing that with trying to be like Christ, or “…like the most High” (Isaiah 14:14); for that was the sin of Lucifer. Thus, we walk in his footsteps, not presuming to be “as Gods” (Genesis 3:5). In this life, we will not achieve perfection; that happens when Christ returns and we are changed from corruptible to incorruptible (1 Corinthians 15:52). Then, will we be made “like him.” (1 John 3:2) Until such a time, we follow his example; though imperfectly, we have an advocate if we sin (1 John 2:1).

V. 16

“16 Uerily, verily I say vnto you, the seruant is not greater then his lord, neither he that is sent, greater then hee that sent him.”

This speaks of the Father and Son, in that the Father is greater than the Son. Jesus uses the analogy of servant and lord, which denotes positional or hierarchical relationships, not inequality; for all persons are equally made of the same substance; yet, positionally, the lord is higher than the servant; such is also true of the Father and Son; the Father is greater than the Son only positionally, but both Father and Son are of the same substance, both being God. Similarly, a parent is greater than the child, but both are of equal substance.

V. 17

“17 If yee know these things, happy are ye if ye doe them.”

Jesus speaks of love among the brethren; not just having head knowledge, but demonstrating love in all things; for this is the source of a believer’s happiness. If we know what things we should do, but don’t do them, such knowledge becomes a source of misery; for, conviction that is not acted upon brings discontent and guilt. But, if we do good and rejoice in it, we please God and he honors us because we first honored him.

V. 18

“18 I speake not of you all, I know whom I haue chosen: but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with mee, hath lift vp his heele against me.”

Jesus refers to verses 2 & 11, noting that not all believe in him saying, “he that eateth bread with me” will hurt me. “His heele against me” refers to Genesis 3:15, where Moses prophesied that Satan would harm Messiah, but not in any permanent way; while Messiah would crush the serpent’s head, indicating permanent, incapacitating damage to the devil. Here in verse 18, Jesus speaks only of the harm Satan would cause him, through his agent, Judas Iscariot (v.26). This was also prophesied by King David, who wrote, “Yea mine owne familiar friend in whom I trusted, which did eate of my bread, hath lift vp his heele against me.” (Psalm 41:9)

V. 19

“19 Now I tell you before it come, that when it is come to passe, yee may beleeue that I am he.”

Jesus told the disciples what to expect, that they would know that everything he claimed is true; for, only God knows the future before it happens. Pertaining to this, Isaiah wrote God’s words, “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I wil doe all my pleasure.” (Isaiah 46:10) When Jesus claimed perfect knowledge of the future, he declared his Divinity. He knew the disciples would remember what he said, and that combined with many other things, they would know without question that Jesus is Messiah, the Son of God, Emmanuel.

V. 20

“20 Uerily, verily I say vnto you, he that receiueth whomsoeuer I send, receiueth me: and he that receiueth me, receiueth him that sent me.”

Those that Jesus sends speak his words; for, his Spirit is in them. And, anyone who receives them, receives Jesus and also receives the Father who sent Jesus. But not all claiming to come in Jesus name are sent by Jesus; for many deceivers have gone out into the world (2 John 1:7). John referred to these as “antichrists.” (1 John 2:18) Paul referred to them as “…deceitfull workers, transforming themselues into the Apostles of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:13). Thus, believers are cautioned that not everyone claiming to come from Jesus are from Jesus.

As Jesus Christ spoke the words of the Father in heaven, so do true believers speak the words of Christ. Therefore, when someone receives a person truly sent by Christ, they receive Christ and by association, the Father.

“Receive” means believing the doctrines of Christ and believing on Jesus Christ for righteousness. As Philip said to the Ethiopian Eunuch, “…If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest…” (be baptized) (Acts 8:37).

V. 21

“21 When Iesus had thus sayd, hee was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Uerily, verily I say vnto you, that one of you shall betray me.”

Jesus spoke plainly saying, one of the 12 disciples would betray him. He had not yet identified that person, so the disciples would have been perplexed and disturbed, wondering who; it could be any one of them. Naturally, they would have wanted to know.

V. 22

“22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom hee spake.”

Obviously, not thinking it Judas Iscariot, they looked at each other with suspicion.

Vs. 23 - 24

“23 Now there was leaning on Iesus bosome one of his disciples, whom Iesus loued. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckened to him, that he should aske who it should be of whom he spake.”

Scripture does not say who leaned on Jesus bosom and of whom John wrote, “whom Iesus loued.” This disciple was nearest Jesus, thus Peter asked him to ask Jesus of whom he spake.

Vs. 25 - 26

“25 Hee then lying on Iesus breast, saith vnto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Iesus answered, Hee it is to whom I shall giue a soppe, when I haue dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gaue it to Iudas Iscariot the sonne of Simon.”

“A sop” is a piece of bread dipped in a sauce or liquid of some sort. Jesus is very specific; he would dip the piece of bread, then give it to Judas. Presumably, Judas was sitting close enough to Jesus that he might receive the sop.

Judas is identified as “sonne of Simon,” as there was another disciple named Judas, brother of James.

V. 27

“27 And after the soppe, Satan entred into him, Then said Iesus vnto him, That thou doest, doe quickly.”

Thus, Judas Iscariot was possessed by an evil spirit, perhaps Satan himself; however, sometimes scripture uses the terms devil and Satan to refer to all spirits that serve Lucifer. No matter, as the will of Satan was exacted upon Judas, according to God’s purpose and by God’s permission.

V. 28

“28 Now no man at the table knew, for what intent he spake this vnto him.”

The one who lay on Jesus’ breast and whom Jesus loved knew how to identify the betrayer (v.26). The rest did not, neither did Simon Peter.

V. 29

“29 For some of them thought, because Iudas had the bagge, that Iesus had sayd vnto him, Buy those things that wee haue need of against the feast: or that he should giue some thing to the poore.”

“The bagge” refers to the money purse. Since Jesus was not specific when he said, go do what you have to do, but do it quickly, the disciples did not know what he meant; so, they speculated among themselves. Apparently, there were things they needed for the coming Passover feast; that is, “…haue need of against the feast…”And, perhaps they thought Judas had some concern for the poor, as per John 12:4-5.

V. 30

“30 He then hauing receiued the sop, went immediatly out: and it was night.”

It was dark and Judas needed to make his way from Bethany (v.1) to Jerusalem; the distance being just short of two miles. Traveling in the dark was not without danger, yet, he felt some urgency to immediately leave Jesus and the disciples. Wicked things are usually done in the dark or in secret; thus, we might regard this emblematic.

V. 31

“31 Therefore when hee was gone out, Iesus sayd, Now is the Sonne of man, glorified: and God is glorified in him.”

“Glorified,” in this context, means that the Son is greatly praised and so is God; for, Judas’ betrayal was not unto God’s detriment, but to his praise; for, it is the will of God that the prophecy be fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Psalm 41:9). Thus, Jesus and God in him are glorified.

V. 32

“32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorifie him in himselfe, and shall straightway glorifie him.”

By the perfection of Christ, God is glorified. And, because of this, and the cross where God’s perfect redemption in Christ is finished, Jesus will sit on the right hand of God, which is God’s glorification of Jesus Christ, a glory he had with the Father before the world was (John 17:5). “Straightway glorifie him” refers to Christ’s resurrection and assumption into heaven; for God will not suffer his Holy One to see corruption (Psalm 16:10, 49:9; Acts 2:27, 31 & 13:35).

V. 33

“33 Litle children, yet a litle while I am with you. Ye shall seeke mee, and as I said vnto the Iewes, whither I goe, ye cannot come: so now I say to you.”

Judas having left, Jesus addresses his faithful disciples, fondly calling them “litle children.” He prepares them for the time ahead, perhaps a few days, when he will no longer be with them. Speaking of his death, he says that where he’s going they cannot go, at least not for a time; for, when their commission on earth is finished, they will join him in heaven; their bodies will be raised incorruptible and immortal, and there will they be forever.

V. 34

“34 A new commandement I giue vnto you, That yee loue one another, as I haue loued you, that yee also loue one another.”

It was that way from the beginning, but lost to the Jews who interpreted Leviticus 19: 17-18 to mean only those of the Hebrew nation. Moses wrote, “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sinne vpon him. 18 Thou shalt not auenge nor beare any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt loue thy neighbor as thy selfe: I am the LORD.”

Jesus framed the commandment in a new way; but, in principle it was the same. Yet, it was new to the disciples, who were Jews and taught in the manner of the Scribes and Pharisees.

V. 35

“35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if yee haue loue one to another.”

Among themselves (the disciples of Jesus), and other believers, their love for each other should be evident in how they treat one another; and, all men, born again or not, should be treated decently, honestly and kindly; for, God so loved the world when we were yet sinners (John 3:16 & Romans 5:8), and sent his Son that we might have life everlasting. It should be obvious to all men that we are believers because of the love we have for one another.

V. 36

“36 Simon Peter sayd vnto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Iesus answered him, Whither I goe, thou canst not follow me now: but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”

Peter changes the subject, referring back to verse 33; not that he is averse to Christ’s new commandment; rather, he was uncertain where Jesus was going and why they couldn’t go with him; but, would go later. It seems Peter was unclear that Jesus would die in a few days. The fullness and purpose of which would be revealed to him and the disciples at a later time.

V. 37

“37 Peter said vnto him, Lord, why can not I follow thee now? I will lay downe my life for thy sake.”

Peter speaks passionately, and firmly believes what he’s saying is true; that he would follow Jesus unto the death. And, this is true, for indeed he would, but not yet. First he would need to be prepared to stand behind his statement.

V. 38

“38 Iesus answered him, Wilt thou lay downe thy life for my sake? Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, the Cocke shall not crow, til thou hast denied me thrise.”

Jesus answered him, in a sense saying, do you really know what you just said? Later Peter would reflect upon Jesus’ statement and understand why he said that. In the last sentence, Jesus prophesied over Peter, saying your heart is not yet ready; for, you will deny me three times, then the cock will crow. Peter denied Christ because he feared for his life; that if he was associated with Jesus, they might take him also.

Jesus said this that Peter would set his heart right with God; and, that his commitment to Jesus would be solid and true; for, later he would be killed for his faith in Jesus.

COMPENDIUM

Further study. Cross references.

Chapter 13

V.1

Passover: Matt. 26:2, 17, 18 & 19; Mark 14:16; Luke 22:8, 11, 13 & 15; 1 Cor. 5:7

The end: Matt. 10:22, 13:39, 40, 49, 24:13, 14; Mark 13:13; 1 Cor. 1:8; Heb. 3:6, 14, 6:11; Rev. 2:26

V. 2

The devil: Matt. 4:1, 5, 8, 11; 9:34; 12:24, 27; 13:39; 25:41; Luke 4:2-13, 8:12, 11:15, 19; John 13:2; Eph. 4:27, 11; 1 Tim. 3:6-7; 4:1; 2 Tim. 2:26; Heb. 2:14; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 3:8-10; Jude 1:9; Rev. 2:10, 9:20, 12:9-12, 20:2 & 10

Judas Iscariot: Matt. 10:4, 26:14, 25, 47, 26:47, 27:3; Mark 14:10, 43; Luke 6:16; 22:3, 22:48, John 6:71, 12:4, 13:2, 26, 29, 14:22, 18:2, 3, 5; Acts 1:16, 25

Vs.3-4

Given all things: Matt. 28:18; John 3:35, 5:26 & 27, 39; Phil. 1:29; Rev. 6:2, 4

Vs.5-6

Washing feet: Luke 7:38 & 1 Tim. 5:10

Vs.7-8

Remembering: Matt. 26:75, Luke 22:61, 24:8; John 2:22, 12:16; Acts 11:16

Vs.9-10

Made clean: Matt. 23: 25-26; Luke 11:39, 41; John 15:3; Acts 10:15, 11:9; Eph. 5:26; James 4:8; 1 John 1:7, 9; Rev. 19:8

V.11

Betrayal: Matt. 10:4, 17:22, 20:18, 26:2,16, 21, 23-25, 26:45-48, 27:3-4, Mark 3:19, 14:10-11, 14:18, 21, 41-44; Luke 21:16, 22:4-6, 21-22, 48; John 6:64, 71, 12:4, 13:2, 11, 18:2, 5, 21:20; Acts 7:52; 1 Cor. 11:23

V.12

See Vs.5-6

V.13

Master(s): Matt. 23:8, 10, 26:49; Mark 10:17; Luke 16:13, 17:13, 18:18; John 3:10, 8:4; Eph. 6:9; Col. 4:1

Vs.14-15

Humility: Prov. 15:33, 18:12, 22:4; Acts 20:19; Col. 2:23; 1Peter 5:5

Followers: 1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Eph. 5:1; Phil. 3:17; 1 Thess. 1:6

V.16

Father & Son: Matt: 11:27, 12:50, 16:17, 18:10, 23:9, 24:36, 26:29, 39, 42, 53; 28:19; Mark 8:38, 13:32, 14:36; Luke 2:49, 9:26; 10:21, 22; 11:2, 22:29, 42, 23:34, 46; John 1:14, 18, 2:16, John 3:35, 4:23, 5:17, 5:18, 20-45, 6:27, 32, 37, 39, 44, 45, 46, 57, 65, 8:16-19, 8:27-29, 38-42, 49, 54, 10:15, 17, 18, 25, 29, 30, 32,36-38, 11:41, 12:26-28, 12:49, 50, John 13:1, 3 14:2, 14:6-10, 14:11-16, 20-24, 26, 28, 15:1, 8-10, 15-16, 23-26; 16:3, 10, 15-17, 23-28, 32; 17:1, 5, 11, 21, 24-25; 18:11, 13, 20:17, 20:21

V.17

Do good: Prov. 2:20, 3:4, 27, 11:17, 23, 27, 12:2, 14, 25, 15:30; Matt. 5:16, 44, 7:17; 12:35, 25:21; Luke 6:33, 35, 45

V.18

See verses 2 & 11

V.19

Omniscience: Isaiah 46:10, 44:6, 48:12; Rev. 1:11, 17, 2:8, 22:13

V. 20

Receiving Christ’s ambassadors: Matt. 10:20; John 3:34, 8:28, 38, 12:49, 50, 14:10,

Believing: 1 Cor. 1:21, 3:5; Gal. 2:16, Eph. 1:13; 1 Thess. 1:7, 2:10; 1 Peter 2:6; 1 John 3:23, 5:1, 5:5, 5:10, 5:13

Vs.21-22

See verse 11

V. 23

Whom Jesus loved: John 20:2, 21:7, 20

Vs. 25-30

Sop: John 13:30

Judas possessed: Matt. 26:14, 25, 47, 27:3; Mark 14:10, 43; Luke 6:16, 22:3, 22:47-48; John 6:71, 12:4; 18:2-5; Acts 1:16

God’s permission: Job 1:12; 4-7,

Vs. 31-33

Glorification: Matt. 9:8, 15:31; Mark 2:12; Luke 4:15, 5:26, 7:16, 13:13 17:15; 23:47; John 11:4, 14:13, 17:4, 10; Acts 4:21, 11:18, 13:48, 21:20; Rom. 1:21; Gal. 1:24; 2 Thess. 1:12, 3:1; Rev. 18:7

Vs.34-35

Love one another: Matt. 5:43-46, 19:19, 22:39; Mark 12:31, 33; Luke 6:27, 32, 35; Rom. 12:10, 13:9; Gal. 5:13, 14; Eph. 4:2, 15, 5:2; 1 Thess. 3:12, 4:9; Heb. 13:1; James 2:8; 1 Pet. 2:17; 1 John 2:10, 3:10,11,14, 3:18, 4:7, 4:11, 4:12, 20, 21, 5:2

Vs. 36-38

Peter: Matt. 16:23, 16:27, 26:33, 35, 26:73-75; Mark 8:33; Mark 10:28, 14:67-72; Luke 22:34, 55-62