Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:36-38
In these verses we have, I. Peter's curiosity, and the check given to that. 1. Peter's question was bold and blunt (John 13:36): Lord, whither goest thou? referring to what Christ had said (John 13:33), Whither I go, you cannot come. The practical instructions Christ had given them concerning brotherly love he overlooks, and asks no questions upon them, but fastens upon that concerning which Christ purposely kept them in the dark. Note, It is a common fault among us to be more inquisitive... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:31-35
This and what follows, to the end of John 13:31-14:31; was Christ's table-talk with his disciples. When supper was done, Judas went out; but what did the Master and his disciples do, whom he left sitting at table? They applied themselves to profitable discourse, to teach us as much as we can to make conversation with our friends at table serviceable to religion. Christ begins this discourse. The more forward we are humbly to promote that communication which is good, and to the use of edifying,... read more