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Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and was going to God,
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Conscious Condescension
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse is key to understanding the foot washing. Jesus's act of service is profound precisely because he was fully conscious of his supreme authority and divine identity. His awareness of his greatness provides the backdrop that makes his humility so stunning, showing that true power is expressed in loving service.
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jesus knowing, etc. With the full understanding of his dignity and elevation of character, he yet condescended to wash their feet. The eva…
Knowing (ειδως). Repeated from verse 1, accenting the full consciousness of Jesus.
Had given (εδωκεν). So …
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands . . .—This explains the act of humility that follows. With the f…
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Baptist
Jesus knowing that the Father given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God, He riseth from supper, and laid …
John emphasizes the fact that Jesus was not the innocent victim of a plot, unaware of what was transpiring around him. Rather, he was fully aware o…
16th Century
Protestant
Jesus, knows that the Father had given all things into his hands. I believe that this was added for the purpose of informing us from where…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jesus knowing that the Father These words express the sense Christ had of his own greatness and dignity as Mediator:…
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. …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist presented some of the events leading to Christ’s passion and death; in this part, he shows how Christ prepared…
