John 13:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:1-17

It has generally been taken for granted by commentators that Christ's washing his disciples? feet, and the discourse that followed it, were the same night in which he was betrayed, and at the same sitting wherein he ate the passover and instituted the Lord's supper; but whether before the solemnity began, or after it was all over, or between the eating of the passover and the institution of the Lord's supper, they are not agreed. This evangelist, making it his business to gather up those... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

13:1-17 Before the Festival of the Passover, Jesus, in the knowledge that his hour had come to leave this world and to go to the Father, although he had always loved his own people in the world, decided to show them what his love was like in a way which went to the ultimate limit. The meal was in progress; and the devil had already put it into his heart that Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, should betray him. Well knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

There is more in the background of this passage than even John tells us. If we turn to Luke's account of the last meal together, we find the tragic sentence: "A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as greatest" ( Luke 22:24 ). Even within sight of the Cross, the disciples were still arguing about matters of precedence and prestige. It may well be that this very argument produced the situation which made Jesus act as he did. The roads of Palestine were unsurfaced... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

We have already seen that in John we have always to be looking for two meanings, the meaning which lies on the surface and the meaning which is beneath the surface. In this story there is undoubtedly a second meaning. On the surface it is a dramatic and unforgettable lesson in humility. But there is more to it than that. There is one very difficult passage. At first Peter refuses to allow Jesus to wash his feet. Jesus tells him that unless he accepts this washing, he will have no part with... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:2

And supper being ended ,.... Or rather "supper being", or it "being supper time", for it was not ended; not the paschal supper, nor the Lord's supper, but the supper in Simon's house at Bethany, two days before the passover. There is no mention made in this whole chapter of the passover supper, or of any of its rites: the washing of the disciples' feet was a peculiar action of our Lord's, and had no manner of regard to any usage among the Jews at such a time; nor was it ever usual with them,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:2

And supper being ended - Rather, δειπνου γενομενου , while supper was preparing. To support this new translation of the words, it may be remarked that, from John 13:26 , John 13:30 , it appears that the supper was not then ended: nay, it is probable that it was not then begun; because the washing of feet ( John 13:5 ;) was usually practised by the Jews before they entered upon their meals, as may be gathered from Luke 7:44 , and from the reason of the custom. I think that John... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:2

Verse 2 2.After supper. (39) We shall afterwards take into consideration, at the proper place, the whole of Christ’s design in washing the feet of his disciples, and the advantage to be derived from this narrative. Let us now attend to the connection of the words. The Evangelist says that this was done, while Judas already resolved to betray Christ, not only to show the wonderful patience of Christ, who could endure to wash the feet of such a wicked and detestable traitor; but also that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-3

Farewell token of Christ's love to his disciples. We are now to trace the development of faith in the body of the disciples, responsive to the supreme manifestations of his love to them during his earthly ministry. I. OUR LORD 'S KNOWLEDGE OF HIS APPROACHING DEATH . "Jesus knowing that his hour was come." 1. This knowledge was strictly prophetic . It was no mere forecast, grounded on a calculation of the extremeness of Jewish hatred. He had often evaded arrest,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-17

1. Love in humiliation . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-38

A. The inner glorification of the Christ in the presence of those who received and believed on him . *** The Loges incarnate as life, light, love, and sacrifice, lavishing all his grace upon his own (Jn 13-17.). B. The outer glorification of the Christ in his Passion and resurrection . *** The fully manifested love laying down life that he might take it again, and lift these disciples into vital union with the risen life (Jn 18-21.). A. THE INNER GLORIFICATION OF ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 13:1-17

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 13:1-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 13:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 13:2

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - John 13:1-38

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