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The Posture of a Servant
Commentators explain that every detail of Jesus's actions—rising from the meal, removing His outer robe, and tying a towel around His waist—was a deliberate imitation of the lowest servant. This wasn't a casual gesture but a powerful, visual statement of His identity as one who came to serve.
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Albert Barnes
On John 13:4
18th Century
Theologian
He riseth from supper. Evidently while they were eating. See John 13:2.
Laid aside his garments. His outer garment. See Ba…
AT Robertson
On John 13:4
Riseth from supper (εγειρετα εκ του δειπνου). Vivid dramatic present middle indicative of εγειρω. From the couch on which he was r…
Charles Ellicott
On John 13:4
19th Century
Bishop
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments.—Compare Notes on Luke 22 and following. We there read of a strife…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 13:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 13:4
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…
John Calvin
On John 13:4
16th Century
Theologian
And lays aside his garments. The meaning is, that he laid aside his upper garment, not his coat; for we know that the in…
John Gill
On John 13:4
17th Century
Pastor
He rises from supper
In the midst of the entertainment, and which no doubt was considerable, his mind being intent o…
Matthew Henry
On John 13:1–17
17th Century
Minister
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. …