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A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The disciple is not above his Master, etc. That is, you must expect the same treatment which I have received. They have called me, your Ma…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The disciple is not above his master — The proverb was likely a common one and is used by our Lord (John 13:16; [Refer…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Because it would come to pass that His disciples, among their other persecutions, would suffer damage to …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Here Jesus forbids the disciples from being surprised when they suffer persecution. If they follow him, they should expect no less. The statement r…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The disciple is not above his master. By his own example, he now exhorts them to perseverance; and, indeed, this consolation is enough to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The disciple is not above his master
So far from it, that he is inferior to him; as in knowledge, so in reputation a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Our Lord warned his disciples to prepare for persecution. They were to avoid all things which gave an advantage to their enemies, all meddling with…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

The Lord instructed the Apostles concerning their office and their nece ary means of livelihood; but now He instructs them concerning their imminen…

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