Is not greater (ουκ εστιν μειζων). Comparative adjective of μεγας (greater) followed by the ablative case κυριου (contrast between…

The servant is not. This was universally true, and they were always to remember this: that they were to manifest the same spirit …

The servant is not greater than his lord.—These words have already occurred in the earlier Gospels in another connection. (Compare the not…

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye c…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Our Lord, mindful of His promise to Peter that he would know the meaning of His act—you will know af…

The recurrence of “sent” (GK 4287) here is a reminder that Jesus was constantly conscious of being commissioned by the Father. Jesus included his d…

Truly, truly, I tell you. These are indeed proverbial sayings, which allow for a far more extensive application, but which should be appli…

Verily, verily, I say unto you
This is a strong way of asseveration, and is used when anything of moment and importa…

Our Lord Jesus has a people in the world that are His own; He has purchased them, and paid dearly for them, and He has set them apart for Himself. …

1. After our Lord showed that His humble service was nece ary, He then urged that it be imitated.

The Evangelist first describes the c…