John 13
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Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
“> > xiii. 1 Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus knowing that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in this world, He loved them unto the end.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 6
““Now, before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 488
“John xiii. 1 “Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved His own which were in the world, He loved them unto the end.” [1. ] “ Be ye imitators …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 428
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See also
- John 12:23
- 1 John 4:19
- John 13:34
- John 13:3
- John 16:28
During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,
“> > 2, 3, 4, 5 And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray Him, [Jesus,] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He came forth from God, and goeth unto God, riseth from …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 8
““And the supper,” he says, “having taken place, and the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, [Jesus] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He has come from God, and is going to God; He …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 489
““And supper being ended, the devil having now put it into the heart of Judas to betray Him.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 429
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- James 1:13–17
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came from God and was going to God,
“… And during supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray Him, [Jesus,] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He came forth from God, and goeth unto God, riseth from supper, and layeth aside His garments; …”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 8
“… now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, [Jesus] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He has come from God, and is going to God; He riseth from supper, and layeth aside His garments; and took a towel, …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 489
““Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from God, and went to God.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 429
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- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 490
arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel and wrapped a towel around his waist.
“… into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's [son], to betray Him, [Jesus,] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He came forth from God, and goeth unto God, riseth from supper, and layeth aside His garments; and He took a towel, and girded Himself.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 8
“… the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, [Jesus] knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He has come from God, and is going to God; He riseth from supper, and layeth aside His garments; and took a towel, and girded Himself.”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 489
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- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 490
See also
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
- Luke 22:27
- Luke 12:37
- Philippians 2:6–8
Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
“Then He poureth water into the bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 8
“After that He poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 489
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- Luke 7:44
- 1 Timothy 5:10
- Psalm 51:2
- Genesis 19:2
- Genesis 18:4
Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?”
“> > 6, 7 So He cometh to Simon Peter, and he saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 10
“When the Lord was washing the disciples’ feet, “He cometh to Simon Peter; and Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 492
““Then cometh He to Simon Peter and Peter saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 430
Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”
“Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt understand hereafter.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 10
“But “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 492
“For so he too would have forbidden Him to wash his feet, but when he had heard, “What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter,” and “thou hast no part with me,” he speedily withdrew from his determination, and went over to the contrary.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 115
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- Daniel 12:8
- John 12:16
- John 14:26
- James 5:7–11
- John 13:10–12
Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered him, “If I don’t wash you, you have no part with me.”
“Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never wash my feet.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 10
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- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 11
See also
- Ezekiel 36:25
- Titus 3:5
- Acts 22:16
- Ephesians 5:26
- 1 Corinthians 6:11
Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
“> > 9 Simon Peter saith unto Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 12
“And now the other, in a perturbation of love and fear, and more frightened at the thought that Christ should be withheld from him, than even to see Him humbled at his feet, exclaims, “Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 492
““Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 431
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- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 447
See also
- Psalm 51:7
- Psalm 51:2
Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.”
“> > 10, 11 Jesus saith to him, He that is bathed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 14
““Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 493
““He that is washed, needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit; and ye are clean, but not all.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 431
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- John 15:3
- 2 Corinthians 7:1
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Numbers 19:19–21
For he knew him who would betray him; therefore he said, “You are not all clean.”
“For He knew him that should betray Him; therefore said He, Ye are not all clean.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 14
“And to remove the need of inquiry on our part, the evangelist has himself explained its meaning, by adding: “For He knew who it was that should betray Him; therefore said He, Ye are not all clean.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 499
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So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?
“> > 12, 13, 14, 15 So when He had washed the disciples' feet, and taken His garments, and sat down again, He said unto them: Know ye what I have done to you?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 15
““So, after He had washed their feet, and had taken His garments, and was set down again, He said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 499
“John xiii “And He took His garments, and having sat down again, said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 433
You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am.
“Ye call Me Master and Lord, and ye say well, for so I am.”
Athanasius of AlexandriaLetters of Athanasius with Two Ancient Chronicles of His Life.passage 30
“For He says, “Ye call Me Master and Lord; and ye say well, for so I am.””
Gregory of NyssaDogmatic Treatises.passage 303
“Nor dost Thou wash the feet only, but also invitest us to sit down with Thee, and by the example of Thy dignity dost exhort us, saying: “Ye call Me Master and Lord, and ye do well, for so I am.”
Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 134
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- Luke 6:46
- 1 Corinthians 12:3
- Philippians 2:11
- John 11:28
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.
“If I then, the Lord and the Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 15
“If therefore I, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another’s feet: for I have given you an example, that as I have done to you, ye also should do.’ 5.”
Athanasius of AlexandriaLetters of Athanasius with Two Ancient Chronicles of His Life.passage 30
“For then He washed His disciples’ feet, saying, “If I, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye ought also to wash one another’s feet.”
Cyprian of CarthageThe Epistles of Cyprian.passage 15
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 500, 501
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passages 370, 433
- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passages 134, 447
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.passage 75
See also
- 1 Peter 5:5
- Acts 20:35
- Romans 12:16
- Galatians 5:13
- Luke 22:26–27
For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you.
“For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 15
“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.””
Cyprian of CarthageThe Epistles of Cyprian.passage 15
“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 500
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- 1 John 2:6
- Matthew 11:29
- 1 Peter 2:21
- 1 Peter 3:17–18
Most certainly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither is one who is sent greater than he who sent him.
“> > 16, 17 Verily, verily, I say unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord; neither one that is sent greater than he that sent him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 17
““Verily I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 434
“We have just heard in the holy Gospel the Lord speaking, and saying, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord, nor the apostle [he that is sent] greater than he that sent him: if ye know these things, blessed shall ye be if …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 502
See also
- Luke 6:40
- John 15:20
- Matthew 10:24–25
- John 3:5
If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
See also
- Luke 11:28
- James 4:17
- James 1:25
- Matthew 7:24–25
- Luke 12:47–48
I don’t speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.’
“> > 18 I speak not of you all, for I know those whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth his bread with Me lifted up his heel against Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 20
“Accordingly, after uttering these words, the Lord added, “I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but, that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, shall lift up his heel upon me.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 502
“I speak not of you all —but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with Me hath lifted up his heel against Me.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 435
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- Psalm 41:9
- Matthew 26:23
- John 17:12
- Mark 14:20
- John 13:26
From now on, I tell you before it happens, that when it happens, you may believe that I am he.
““From this time,” Christ adds, “I tell you before it come; that when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am He:” that is, I am He of whom the Scripture that preceded has just said, “He that eateth bread with me, shall lift up his heel …”
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 502
See also
- Isaiah 43:10
- John 14:29
- John 16:4
- Revelation 1:17–18
Most certainly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me.”
“> > 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth Me; and he that receiveth Me receiveth Him that sent Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 25
“He then proceeds to say: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 502
““Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth Me: and He that receiveth Me, receiveth Him that sent Me.” [1. ] Great is the recompense of care bestowed upon the servants of God, and of itself it yieldeth to us its fruits.”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 438
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 99-109passage 50
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 484, 503
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 6passage 35
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom.passage 348
- Augustine of HippoMoral Treatises of St. Augustinpassage 197
- JeromeThe Letters of St. Jerome.passage 266
- John ChrysostomA Commentary on the Acts of the Apostlespassage 375
See also
- Luke 10:16
- Luke 9:48
- Matthew 25:40
- Mark 9:37
- Matthew 10:40–42
When Jesus had said this, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”
“… if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me;’ and ‘When Jesus had thus said, He was troubled in spirit and testified and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray Me. ’” Then these perverse men argue; ‘If He were Power, He had …”
Athanasius of AlexandriaAgainst the Arians. (Orationes contra Arianos IV.)passage 153
“> > 21 When Jesus had thus said, He was troubled in the spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray Me.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 27
“He presents it thus: “When Jesus had thus said, He was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, That one of you shall betray me.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 166
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- Matthew 26:21
- John 13:18
- Mark 14:18
The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.
“> > 22 The disciples therefore looked one on another, doubting of whom He spake.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 29
““Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom He spake.””
Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 508
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ chest.
“> > 23, 24, 25, 26 There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 29
“It is to the following effect: “Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 167
More from the Fathers
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 508
See also
- John 19:26
- John 21:7
- John 20:2
- John 21:20
- Revelation 1:16–18
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, and said to him, “Tell us who it is of whom he speaks.”
“Simon Peter therefore beckoneth to him to ask who it might be of whom He spake.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 29
“Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, and said unto him, Who is he of whom He speaketh?”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 167
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- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 509
He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus’ chest, asked him, “Lord, who is it?”
“And he leaning back, as he was, on Jesus' breast, saith unto Him, Lord, who is it?”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 29
“He then, when he had laid himself on Jesus’ breast, saith unto Him, Lord, who is it?”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 167
Jesus therefore answered, “It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it.” So when he had dipped the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.
“Jesus answered, He it is to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when He had dipped the sop, He gave it to Judas, the son of Simon [of] Scarioth.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 167
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- Matthew 26:23
After the piece of bread, then Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.”
See also
- Luke 22:3
- John 13:2
Now nobody at the table knew why he said this to him.
“Now no man at the table knew for what intent He spake this unto him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 34
“Now no man at the table knew for what intent He spake this unto him; for some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
““Now no man at the table knew with what intent He spake this unto him.” [3. ] Wonderful insensibility!”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 440
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- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 513
For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
“> > 29 But some thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy what things we have need of for the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 37
“Now no man at the table knew for what intent He spake this unto him; for some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
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- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passage 513
Therefore having received that morsel, he went out immediately. It was night.
“He then, having received the sop, went immediately out; and it was night.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
See also
- Isaiah 59:7
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
“> > 31, 32 When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; and God shall glorify Him in Himself, and straightway shall He glorify Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 40
“Does He not reveal to His Apostles the Dispensation of this glory by the express signification of the words, Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him.”
Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 11passage 32
“Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him: and if God be glorified in Him, God shall also glorify Him in Himself, and shall straightway glorify Him.””
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
More from the Fathers
- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on Luke - Sermons 146-156passage 33
- Cyril of AlexandriaThat Christ is Onepassage 61
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 513, 517
- Ambrose of MilanDogmatic Treatises, Ethical Works, and Sermons.passage 388
- Hilary of PoitiersOn the Trinity - Book 9passages 36, 37
See also
- 1 Peter 4:11
- John 14:13
- John 7:39
- 1 Peter 1:21
- John 16:14
If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him immediately.
“> > 31, 32 When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; and God shall glorify Him in Himself, and straightway shall He glorify Him.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 40
“Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him: and if God be glorified in Him, God shall also glorify Him in Himself, and shall straightway glorify Him.””
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you can’t come,’ so now I tell you.
“> > 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 43
““Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and, as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say unto you.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
““Little children, yet a little while I am with you—and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go ye cannot come, so now I say to you.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 442
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A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.
“> > 34 A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 46
“… so to speak, His will and left this to His disciples: “A new commandment,” said He, “give I unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, so do ye also love one another:” and at once He subjoined: “By this shall all men know that ye …”
John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part II. Containing Conferences XI-XVII.passage 52
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
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- Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passages 47, 48
- Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 169
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 519, 520, 521, 575, 586
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Paul's Epistle to the Romanspassage 74
- Augustine of HippoSermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament.passages 433, 442
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistle to the Hebrews.passage 51
- Augustine of HippoExpositions on the Book of Psalms.passage 830
- Constitutions of the Holy ApostlesBook VIpassage 18
- Augustine of HippoTen Homilies on the First Epistle of John.passages 12, 14, 47, 48, 58, 96, 101, 103
See also
- Ephesians 5:2
- Leviticus 19:18
- John 15:17
- 1 Peter 1:22
- 1 John 3:23
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
“> > 35 By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye love one another.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 50
“… disciples: “A new commandment,” said He, “give I unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, so do ye also love one another:” and at once He subjoined: “By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love to one another.””
John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part II. Containing Conferences XI-XVII.passage 52
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
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- John CassianThe Conferences of John Cassian. Part II. Containing Conferences XI-XVII.passage 58
- Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 169
- Constitutions of the Holy ApostlesBook II. Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deaconspassage 3
- Augustine of HippoLectures or Tractates on the Gospel According to St. John.passages 521, 522
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 507
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistle to the Hebrews.passage 257
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians.passage 31
- Basil the GreatThe Letters.passages 284, 287
- John ChrysostomA Commentary on the Acts of the Apostlespassage 1
- John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Paul's Epistle to the Romanspassage 323
and 4 more passages
See also
- 1 John 4:20–21
- 1 John 2:10
- 1 John 3:10–14
- John 17:21
- 1 John 2:5
Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you can’t follow now, but you will follow afterwards.”
“He hastens however, as God, to promise the disciple who desires so to do, that he shall follow Him earnestly, and be with Him in all reality, with none to check his zeal; saying: Whither I go thou canst not follow Me now, but thou shalt follow afterwards.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 55
“John xiii. 36 “Simon Peter said unto Him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go thou canst not follow Me now, but thou shalt follow Me afterwards.” [1. ] A great thing is love, and stronger than fire itself, and it goeth up to the very heaven; …”
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 445
“Simon Peter saith unto Him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now, but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
More from the Fathers
See also
- 2 Peter 1:14
- John 21:21–22
Peter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
“> > 37 Peter saith unto Him, Lord, why cannot I follow Thee even now? I will lay down my life for Thee.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 56
“Peter saith unto Him, Lord, why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for Thy sake.”
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
““Why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for Thee.””
John ChrysostomThe Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel of St. John.passage 445
Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won’t crow until you have denied me three times.
“Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied Me thrice.”
Cyril of AlexandriaCommentary on John - Book 9passage 58
“Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, until thou deniest me thrice.””
Augustine of HippoThe Harmony of the Gospels.passage 168
More from the Fathers
See also
- Luke 22:34
- Matthew 26:34
- Mark 14:30
Psalm numbers in the cross references are OpenBible.info's, the Hebrew numbering, which differs from the Septuagint for most of the Psalter.